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Ramu River Figure

This classic Ramu River figure, possibly from a canoe paddle, has the familiar structured nose and conical headdress of a Ramu figure. The piece has piercings in both the ears and nose and remnants of red and blue pigment remain. Small shells are used as representation of the eyes and mouth.

We would like to thank PhotographyByBianka for her wonderful photos on Ewa's Papua New Guinea Artifacts.

Kwoma Butterfly Nose Figure

A beautifully carved Kwoma figure presents an abstract form often unseen.
The Kwoma are a people of northwestern New Guinea who live in the Peilungua mountains north of the Sepik River. They are known for their representation of mythical creatures throughout their artwork. 

Making his way to his new home in Switzerland.

 

Throughout a series of caves and rock shelters along the upper reaches of the Karawari, the Ewa people kept a ancient ancestral woodcarvings. Created and used by Ewa men during their lifetimes, the carvings were kept after their owner's deaths. Preserved in the caves for generations, the age of a Karawari carving can be anywhere between 200 and 400 years old, making them the oldest surviving examples of wood sculptures from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea.

View more details on the above Cave Sculpture from the Karawari, which is currently on display at Ewa Oceanic Art Gallery.

Papua New Guinea Sepik Art Figures from Abelam, Korowari, Kwoma, Ramu River

Abelam Yam Masks from Papua New Guinea Sepik River Region.

Recent arrive at Ubud's Ewa Oceanic Art Gallery.

Cassowary Bone Dagger     This Abelam cassowary bone dagger is decorated with a classical ancestral carving. Bird like heads appear on both sides of the bones joint. Remants of red pigment remains. Piercings for attachments are evident. Glossy patina from use throughout.

For further details please visit Ewa's Oceanic Art Gallery website for more details. 

Recent arrive at Ubud's Ewa Oceanic Art Gallery.

Kwoma Butterfly Nose Figure   This mythical butterfly nose figure is beautifully carved with skeletal forms running from the upper head section. The figure has rich encrusted patina throughout.
For further details please visit Ewa's Oceanic Art Gallery website for more details.