Naniikwi, female Nokwi yam harvest figure
(c. 1940)
Medium
wood, earth pigments, resin
Measurements
96.1 × 30.4 × 13.3 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through the NGV Foundation with the assistance of The Thomas William Lasham Fund, Founder Benefactor, 2001
© the artist
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Bangwis village, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
2001.438
Department
Pacific Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Nokwi female figure depicting a powerful female spirit named Naniikwi.
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