Korwar Papua Ancestor Figure (Height 55cm)

Korwar Papua Ancestor Figure (Height 55cm).

The Karwar/korwar statue is a human statue in a sitting or standing position with a large head. This statue was made as a memento of someone who has passed away, who during his lifetime had made many contributions to his family and friends. Karwar statues have different shapes in each region/region, such as the Karwar statue in the Biak area which is different from the Karwar statue in the Numfor area, Manokwari, to the Raja Ampat Islands.