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An Omu figure, north West Asmat, Irogo village, Jerep River NW…
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Sydney
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17-Aug-2015
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An Omu figure, north West Asmat, Irogo village, Jerep River NW Asmat; an unusual form with both female and male genitalia. Omu is the name of the type of spirit figure and the ceremony that it belongs. The Omu ceremony only happens in a few small villages in the remote NW Asmat area. 'I made many trips to the Asmat during the years 1985-1999 staying several months each trip. This was at a time when the area was mostly closed to foreigners. I made collections of artworks for many public major Museum collections around the world.' - Todd Barlin *See attached field photo. Field Photos Copyright Todd Barlin and the South Australian Museum. 258 cm
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Tribal: New Guinean