ANCESTOR FIGURES

Ramu River, PNG

These figures represent early ancestors, from the time of creation when animal and human forms are morphed. These figures combine bird and human features, with the large eyes specifically to an owl ancestor. The squatting form, hands on thighs is typical and gives energy to the figures.

Size: 24 cm (length)  7 cm (width)  6 cm (depth)

Weight: 123 grams

Size: 22.5 cm (length)  7 cm (width)  7 cm (depth)

Weight: 132 grams