A Bisj Pole is an artifact used by the Asmat people of south-western New Guinea. Similar objects are found used by the people of the South Pacific islands. The poles are carved out of a single piece of nutmeg tree and can reach up to 25 feet. They consist of lots of items: human figures, animal figures, and phallic symbols. Bisj poles were carved by religious carves after a member of the tribe had been killed by an enemy tribe.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Asmat Bisj Poles
A Bisj Pole is an artifact used by the Asmat people of south-western New Guinea. Similar objects are found used by the people of the South Pacific islands. The poles are carved out of a single piece of nutmeg tree and can reach up to 25 feet. They consist of lots of items: human figures, animal figures, and phallic symbols. Bisj poles were carved by religious carves after a member of the tribe had been killed by an enemy tribe.
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