Omu Figure from NW Asmat Village

An Omu figure, Weo village, Jerep River NW Asmat; Omu is the…
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An Omu figure, Weo village, Jerep River NW Asmat; Omu is the name of the type of spirit figure and the ceremony that it belongs. The Omu ceremony only happens in a few small villages in the remote NW Asmat area. 'I made many trips to the Asmat during the years 1985-1999 staying several months each trip. This was at a time when the area was mostly closed to foreigners. I made collections of artworks for many public major Museum collections around the world.' - Todd Barlin *See attached field photo. Right in both Studio and field photo. Field Photos Copyright Todd Barlin and the South Australian Museum. Published & Exhibited : Oceanic Art Pacifica 2014 at Casula power house gallery page 93. 207 cm

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