The surreal value of a Papua New Guinea statue

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New Ireland statue sells for over K7 million and highlights the importance of Papua New Guinean culture and influence on Western Art. An historic winning bid of €1.8 million (K7.29 million) for a ceremonial wooden statue has drawn international attention to the significance of New Ireland’s culture and its influence on Western art. Sold by […]

Taking Papua New Guinea artisanship to the world

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The global handicraft market is worth $US38 billion and ‘profit-for-purpose’ enterprise REAL Impact is making sure Papua New Guinean artisans are getting their fair share. Lisa Smyth reports.