Item X 32307 Figure. Middle Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. pre 1919

Summary

This figure is probably a 'lagi" because it is too big for a food hook. "Lagi" were personifications of the ginger planted by each clan's ancestor, and were generally carved as brother and sister. The figures were generally half life size. This figure is a female and is wearing 2 fibre girdles and a skirt.

Physical Description

Carved figure is over 1 metre tall and represents a female standing on top of a large hook shaped base.