Yipwon Korewori papua new guinea

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Yipwon, hunting and warfare helper figure, Korewori, Papua New Guinea Yipwon Hunting and warfare helper figure. Two very similar examples are shown in Kaufmann book, figure 108. Given its unmistakable style, this Yipwon is without doubt from Yiman people (also known as Yimar) living near Yimas Lake in the middle and upper Karawari River areas. Background : Yipwon were created from the woodchips that were left when Sun, the first male being, carved the first large garamut (slit-gong drum). They came to life as the sons of the Sun, spirits who lived hidden in the darkness of the Men's ceremonial house. One day, these spirits killed one of the sun male relatives and drank his blood, cut him to pieces, and ate his flesh. When this deed was discovered by the moon-woman, their shame is such that they transform on the spot into the stiff, thin wood figures and press themselves in the dark against the wall of the men's house. Angered by their act, the Sun ascended into the sky while the yipwon remained on earth as patron spirits of warfare and hunting. Large Yipwon were owned by clans, was smaller ones were owned by individuals. Dimensions : 78 cm long, 23 cm wide, 3cm thick. References : Kaufmann, "Korewori magic art from the rain forest", Crawford house publishing Australia. Haberland E., 1968, "The caves of Karawari", D'Arcy Galleries.

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