Wooden Carved Spirit Figure

This carved wooden figure is a traditional artifact from Papua New Guinea, specifically recognized as a type of spirit figure or hook These figures, often referred to as Gope (spirit boards) or Bioma figures, are created by the peoples of the Papuan Gulf to represent ancestors or spirits associated with hunting and warfare. Traditionally, these carvings were hung in ceremonial men's houses, where they were used to preserve sacred objects or food from vermin. Size: