BIAK ISLAND, Cenderwasih Bay, North West Indonesia. Rare "Korwar" presentation post for the deceased. It was used to hold the feet together when the deceased was presented at the ceremony. The Korwar was the receptacle for the spirit of the deceased. It was consulted by the deceased's family for divinatory purposes or to implore their protection. The intermediary of a shaman (mon) was essential, as only he could transmit the words considered to have come from the deceased. Height: 75 cm. Provenance: Former Dutch Collection.