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Two male and two female ancestors and three children are depicted. The ancestor at the top is blowing a head horn. The sitters are (from top to bottom): Sowey, Damjen, Dasithowkoripitsj, Ofen, Eankasthi, Afaisemow, Asekumit. All but the child Damjen fell victim to headhunting raids. The tip of the cemen is shaped like a snake. The Kum clan was the bisj's own.
Tiefe: (ohne Auskragung): 34 cm Gewicht: 125 kg Durchmesser: 13,5 cm (10 cm über unterem Ende) Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 725 x 35 x 166 cm Höhe: (bis zum Beginn der Auskragung): 542 cm
Material/Technique
Wood, Pigment, Plant fibre , Sago leaf
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
The name of this item is missing in its original language. If you know the name or have any comments, please use the form to get in touch with the institution that provided the data.
The name of this item is missing in its original language. If you know the name or have any comments, please use the form to get in touch with the institution that provided the data.
The name of this item is missing in its original language. If you know the name or have any comments, please use the form to get in touch with the institution that provided the data.
The name of this item is missing in its original language. If you know the name or have any comments, please use the form to get in touch with the institution that provided the data.