Pair of Vintage Iatmul Tribe Woven Bush Fiber Bird Dream Vehicles
Object type: Dream Vehicles (woven spirit vessels)
Origin: Iatmul Tribe, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Period: Vintage
Materials: Woven bush fiber, rattan, hand spun string, cowrie shells, feathers, painted fiber, raffia
Dimensions (largest): 24 inches width × 9.5 inches height × 8 inches depth
Dimensions (smaller): 17.5 inches width × 10.5 inches height × 7 inches depth
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age.
Description:
This pair of vintage woven bush fiber bird Dream Vehicles originates from the Iatmul Tribe along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Each piece is constructed in the form of a bird and features cowrie shell eyes, painted fiber, and raffia detailing.
Dream Vehicles are woven by women using rattan and hand spun string. They are decorated with shell eyes and feathers and are kept in the rafters of the home. The spirit travels in the Dream Vehicle while a person sleeps. Forms include pigs, birds, crocodiles, and even helicopters. These objects are made by women to teach clan stories and to aid clan members through dreams and requests.
The larger bird measures 24 inches wide, 9.5 inches high, and 8 inches deep. The smaller bird measures 17.5 inches wide, 10.5 inches high, and 7 inches deep. The condition is good, with wear consistent with age. No tears, losses, or restoration are noted.
Pair of Vintage Iatmul Tribe Woven Bush Fiber Bird Dream Vehicles
Object type: Dream Vehicles (woven spirit vessels)
Origin: Iatmul Tribe, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Period: Vintage
Materials: Woven bush fiber, rattan, hand spun string, cowrie shells, feathers, painted fiber, raffia
Dimensions (largest): 24 inches width × 9.5 inches height × 8 inches depth
Dimensions (smaller): 17.5 inches width × 10.5 inches height × 7 inches depth
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age.
Description:
This pair of vintage woven bush fiber bird Dream Vehicles originates from the Iatmul Tribe along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Each piece is constructed in the form of a bird and features cowrie shell eyes, painted fiber, and raffia detailing.
Dream Vehicles are woven by women using rattan and hand spun string. They are decorated with shell eyes and feathers and are kept in the rafters of the home. The spirit travels in the Dream Vehicle while a person sleeps. Forms include pigs, birds, crocodiles, and even helicopters. These objects are made by women to teach clan stories and to aid clan members through dreams and requests.
The larger bird measures 24 inches wide, 9.5 inches high, and 8 inches deep. The smaller bird measures 17.5 inches wide, 10.5 inches high, and 7 inches deep. The condition is good, with wear consistent with age. No tears, losses, or restoration are noted.
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