DT14 Asmat Ancestor Skull Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya
$2,650.00
Item No. . DT14
Description . Ancestor Skull ‘Ndambirkus’ from the Asmat people. Very Old brown patina with the grey seeds of Job’s-tears grass decoration around the eyes and also embellished headband with feather tassels. Nose with bone inserts. Please Note: I have included photo’s without Background Blue as it reduces Feather detail. The basic themes of Asmat culture are head-hunting and ancestor worshipping and their ceremonial life is chiefly aimed at appeasing the spirits of the dead. The skull of a treasured ancestor was treated with utmost respect, dressed in a ceremonial manner and kept in a secure place where it was often used as a pillow. See attached photo’s courtesy National Geographic 1962
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Price . USD$2,650
