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A very fine finial from a large sacred digging stick used for the ceremonial planting of the new seasons first yam plants. The figure represents a male ancestor named Limbohn. He is shown with large horn-bill birds at each shoulder and his legs bend back upwards from the knees to form a mirror image with the upper birds. At either end of the finial is a stylized human face. The top of the finial is pierced and the lower section shows where the long blade was cut down to form a point. Jama Village,
Screw River, Wosera Language group Southern Abelam, PNG, Melanesia. Ex coll.:
Gabriella Roy, Sydney; probably acquired from Rowlison, former curator
of the Art Gallery of Victory in Melbourne. |
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