Yowujasu, ceremonial sculpture
1973

Apakwinyasombo

Medium: earth pigments, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on wood
Measurements: 189.2 × 43.6 × 27.7 cm
Place/s of Execution: Bangwis village, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number: 2001.436
Department: Pacific Art
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through the NGV Foundation with the assistance of The Thomas William Lasham Fund, Founder Benefactor, 2001
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Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: The sculpture is displayed during the Yena, Minja and Nokwi yam harvest ceremonies. Hamikwa totemic.