Kwoma hut post, carved wood - Lot 162

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Kwoma hut post, carved wood - Lot 162
Kwoma hut post, carved wood Papua New Guinea, Waskuk Mountains region, mid-20th century Height: 245 cm This post is part of the framework of the men's house. It serves as a horizontal beam, with the carved side facing downwards. The five faces represent protective ancestors. It is linked to the cult of yam fertility.
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