Iconography
NON-EURASIAN ICONOGRAPHY
PORTRAITS
Further details
Representation of a great mythical or primordial ancestor. Figures of this calibre were owned by important individuals and the inhabited spirit would speak to the owner in dreams. Also used in initiation rites where young men would be presented to the figure.
Artist or creator
Date
20th century - 21st century
Location
Notes on photograph
Bibliographic Citation
Anthony Meyer, Oceanic Art, Cologne 1995, ill. 209
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