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.

 Coastal Sepik Ancestral Mask

This mask is decorated throughout with red trade paint. Worn through use and time the piece still maintains its artistic form. Piercings along the rim and ears for ceremonial attachments.



Making his way to his new home in Germany.
     

New arrival  during the week at Ubud Ewa's Oceanic Art Gallery.

Kina Shell Pectoral Adornment    A large crescent shaped section of shell on gold-lipped pearl shell, attached with a more recently added twine thread. Decorated with red pigments. Used as an adornment at ceremonies, and as currency in bride price exchanges.

For further details visit, our Oceanic Sepik Art Gallery