Woven Dream Spirit Wild Pig Papua New Guinea
Stock No
LH1199
2019
- £325.00
- €393 Euro
- $411 US Dollar
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Item Description
This fantastic woven bush fiber wild pig dream vehicle is hand crafted and knotted in fiber and raffia from the Iatmul Tribe Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. It has natural cowrie shell eyes and a handle to its back.
Dream vehicles are woven by the tribes women from rattan and hand spun string. They are often decorated with shell eyes and feathers. Shapes include birds, pigs, crocodiles and sometimes helicopters. They are usually kept hanging from the ceiling for the spirit to travel in while you sleeps. They are also used to teach tribal stories and aid clan members through dreams and requests
Wear commensurate with age as to be expected.
Height to top of Handle 54 cm, Width 79 cm, Depth 34 cm
Height to top not including handle 39 cm
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Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Hastings, East Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 54cm W: 79cm D: 34cm
Period
1950's
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Hastings, East Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7747 791640
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