Dolf Bodes collector skull cranium brain-pan
The Asmat are an ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the Papua province of Indonesia. Possessing one of the most well-known and vibrant woodcarving traditions in the Pacific Asmat dwellings have typically been built two or more metres above the ground, raised on wooden posts. In some inland regions, the Asmat have lived in tree houses, sometimes as high as 25 metres from the ground. The Asmat have traditionally placed great emphasis on the veneration of ancestors, particularly those who were accomplished warriors. Asmat art, most noticeably elaborate, stylized wood carving, is designed to honour ancestors. Many Asmat artifacts have been collected by the world's museums, ancient, old timbered framework architecture romanticism wood engraving romance romantic old old, aged antique ancient house home fashioned door woodcutting woodcarving ethnography ethnographic ethnographer ethnology statuary statue statues sculpture sculptures painting paint folklore art artwork art artistic artistry arts artwork create collector gatherer compilercreative creativity culture figure aditional fortune, telling future occult religion fantasy imagination illusion composition category broad concepts ideas format theme setting concepts concept beautifull spirit free coloured colored colors colours ethnic icon collectable curse spell occult psychic character ritual ethnicity crafts carving collectable crafts sentimental sentiments craftsmanship ethnic icon object still life tribal book magic, mystery authentic, ethnicity museum gallery galery collection collect display creat creator author artist visitor civilisation civilization priceless craft handicraft value valuable invest investment future trade commerce commercial crime theft burglary burglar desire insure insurance international travel tourism tourist country sensual sensuality sightseening hidden identity voodoo destination lifestyle holiday vacation emotional emotions national devil worship pagan composition produce concept co
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