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Ancestor Figure (Korwar), 19th Century Cenderawasih (Geelvink) Bay, West Papua (Irian Jaya) Pr…
Ancestor Figure (Korwar)
Ancestor Figure (Korwar), 19th Century Cenderawasih (Geelvink) Bay, West Papua (Irian Jaya) Pr…
Ancestor Figure (Korwar), 19th Century Cenderawasih (Geelvink) Bay, West Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia, Melanesia Wood and mother-of-pearl; 14 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. F79.67.1 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Gamson

Ancestor Figure (Korwar)

ClassificationsSculpture
Date19th Century
Made AtPapua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
MediumWood and mother-of-pearl
Dimensions14 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (36.8 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Gamson
Object numberF79.67.1
DescriptionKorwar figures, carved in bold angular lines, are associated with ancestral worship and are believed to provide a residence for the soul of respected ancestors. They also function as a medium of communication between the dead and their living family members.
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