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A Bis Pole of Asmat People Tribal Art

Description: Tishu Gallery A Bis Pole of Asmat People Tribal Art Click on image to enlarge A ritual artifact from the tribe of the Asmat poeple, an ethnic group of New Guinea living in the Papua province of Indonesia and South-western regions of Papua New Guinea, bis or bisj pole is carved out of a wild Mangrove tree and can reach a stunning height Their carvings depict stacked human and animal figures standing and on top always phallic symbols, in the shape of a canoe prow. Bis poles can be erected as an act of revenge, to pay homage to the ancestors, to calm the spirits of the deceased and to bring harmony and spiritual strength to the community. On offer here is a bis pole on a custom made metal stand, it may be the top part of a much taller pole, it features an ancestor figure with a bird and a phallic wing like protrusion with a looped 8 pattern. Details such as, surface paint, scarification marks and ears suspending beaded cassowary feather render this piece a strong aesthetic presence. It was reputably collected in the Papua province of Indonesia in 1973.Item Specifics: 40"h x 8"w x 24"d provenance oral ownership history availablecountry/region of origin: Indonesia About Us TISHU offers collectible Design, Art and Antiques for exquisite living. Let timeless beauty be the only rule. Visit our website, www.tishugallery.com , for additional photos and information. Questions? Click here to contact seller Payment Payment We accept payment by: Paypal, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and check. Shipping Shipping For items that can be sent by parcel service, we charge only for packing material and the actual shipping charges. For larger items, we will arrange the most economical shipping method. We can ship worldwide. Terms Terms We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in the above listing. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. In the rare event that you have a problem with your item please contact us and we will be happy to help. Returns Returns This item cannot be returned or exchanged. We are ready to assist buyers with insurance claims should your purchase is lost or damaged in transit. You may also be interested in... View more great items Template by Froo Apps Frooition | eBay design, eBay store design, eBay shop design, eBay template design, eBay listing design

Price: 5000 USD

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

End Time: 2024-08-04T21:03:43.000Z

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia

Provenance: Oral Ownership History Available

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