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These images are traditional designs from Tungenjam in the Washkuk lagoon of the Sepik River of Papua New Guinea.  They are painted with acrylic paints on cardboard by Tanias Maira, a member of the Kwoma tribe.

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New Guinea Painting NGP1
Gausema Possum Tanias Maira
13 x 9" $42.00
Acrylic on cardboard painting
This painting means swingman. It symbolizes good climbers who are often praised by this symbol.
New Guinea Painting NGP2
Apanj River Birds Tanias Maira
13 x 9" $42.00
Acrylic on cardboard painting
This birds are the symbol of the Wanig clan are indicative of the surrounding world.
New Guinea Painting NGP3
Kureka Flies Tanias Maira
13 x 9" $42.00
Acrylic on cardboard painting
This painting is about the demon flies that suck blood and give illness.
New Guinea Painting NGP4
Herkoiy Sparrow Tanias Maira
13 x 9" $42.00
Acrylic on cardboard painting
 The sparrow is the symbolic bird of the Guisemb clan and gives the signal for rain.