Panel - Asmat - west papua (No reserve price)

An outstanding and highly expressive wooden ancestral carving from the Asmat region of southwestern New Guinea This remarkable sculpture features five elongated human figures arranged in an intricate openwork composition, their angular limbs and stylized bodies beautifully interconnected. The dynamic arrangement creates a fascinating interplay of movement, rhythm and open space, demonstrating the extraordinary imagination and carving skills of Asmat artists. The figures represent ancestors, whose continuing spiritual presence plays a central role in traditional Asmat beliefs and ceremonial life. Particularly striking are the characteristic facial features, sharply bent limbs and elegant vertical structure of the composition. Carved from a single piece of wood, the sculpture has developed an attractive natural patina and has been exceptionally well preserved, with only minor traces of age and traditional use. A wonderful and visually powerful example of Asmat sculptural art, rarely encountered in such an elaborate openwork design. An excellent collector’s piece for enthusiasts of authentic New Guinea tribal art and Oceanic sculpture. Will be packed w care and sent worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.

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