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Yowujasu, ceremonial sculpture
1973

Medium
earth pigments, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on wood

Measurements
189.2 × 43.6 × 27.7 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

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Bangwis village, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
2001.436

Department
Pacific Art

Physical description
The sculpture is displayed during the Yena, Minja and Nokwi yam harvest ceremonies. Hamikwa totemic.