YIPWON SCULPTUREYimam People, Korewori River Region
Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea
These skeletal figures vary in size but all have a large head, opposing curved ribs surrounding their "heart" and stand on one foot. Large Yiwon sculptures are owed collectively by clans, while smaller examples are carried in bags by their owners to bring success in hunting and battle.
Size: 47.5 cm (height) 11.3 cm (width)
Weight: 1.425 kg