Large Abelam ancestor figure. Carved for a Haus Tambarn, Papua…
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Large Abelam ancestor figure. Carved for a Haus Tambarn, Papua New Guinea. The visible tongue is usually considered an indication that the piece was made for ritual use. David Said Collection, height 102 cm

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