Abelam Ceremonial Coconut Flute jasper while heavier whorls were suited

while heavier whorls were suited for coarser materials such as maguey

Power Figure (nkisi)

believed to protect

Accession Number: 49

described "Phemba" as "the one who gives children-in-potentia

Abelam Ceremonial Coconut Flute jasper while heavier whorls were suitedAbelam people, early to mid. 20th century, Maprik District, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Magnificent and finely aged ceremonial flute made from the shell of a small coconut, expertly carved and transformed into a ritual sound instrument. The exterior surface is incised with refined geometric patterns and paired stylized faces, while two drilled apertures allow the production of modulated tonesplayed either open or with partial obstruction of