Central Asmat udskiftningshoved - KUS - Vest Papua (Ingen mindstepris)

This Asmat replacement head, known as a KUS, is a unique and powerful piece of tribal art from West Papua. After headhunting was banned, Asmat tribes celebrated and carved these heads to commemorate their ancestors. This particular piece was collected in 1990 from a Dutch private collection. It comes with a professional stand. This head would make a welcome addition to any collection of New Guinean tribal art. We offer secure worldwide shipping. This piece is sold by Koos Knol, an ethnographer and anthropologist who has been a dealer of Papua tribal art for over 30 years. He is an expert on the subject and author of the book “Papua Blues”, which is written in Dutch. (English language edition might be released next year). This book, which is set to be released in late October 2024, covers the intimate stories of the author’s encounters with extraordinary people in West Papua. It describes the impactful experiences he had while learning about secret things, encountering fascinating ethnographic artifacts, and being initiated into rituals and ceremonies. An absolute must-have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists, and museums alike. Search for ‘Papua Blues Koos Knol’ on Google.