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Superb yam mask Abelam

Superb yam mask Abelam

An impressive traditional penis sheath, locally known as a koteka, from the Dani people of the Central Highlands of West Papua, Indonesia. Made from a naturally grown, dried and hollowed gourd, this particular example has an elegant elongated shape with a gracefully curved tip and a warm golden-yellow surface. The original dark fastening cord is still attached. Traditionally worn by Dani men as part of their everyday attire, the koteka represents an important element of their cultural identity. This is an authentic, previously worn example, field collected in the 1990s and preserved in good condition, with minor traces of use. A fine and characteristic ethnographic object from the highlands of New Guinea. It will be packed with great care to ensure safe delivery. Will be packed w care and sent worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.

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