Sepik
Sepik Art, Carvings, masks, statues, figurines, sculptures etc The Sepik River is the longest river on the island of New Guinea. With 1,126 kilometers of flowing waters, the river provides a system of trade and cultural exchange between the diverse tribes who have lived upon the river's banks for centuries. With over 250 languages spoken throughout the region, the artistic styles found in villages of the Upper, Middle and Lower Sepik are outstandingly diverse.
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Lower Sepik Amulet Papua New Guinea
Lower Sepik amulet figure Lower Sepik sculpture include figures from islands just offshore the Sepik Delta. These islands include the Schouten islands and Manum Island. The Sepik River delta and the Murik Lakes area is particularly well known for its powerful figures. #art #oceanic art #tribal art #sculpture #wood carving #papua New Guinea #new guinea art #wood carving #surrealist #amulet #oceanic art #tribal art #sepik carving
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