Representations of spirits in human form are found on Elema boards. The figures are often shown dancing and the motion is indicated by asymetrical kneecaps. (Welsch 2006: 13)

Provenance:
Alex Philips, Melbourne, 2003

Publishing History:
Robert Welsch, Virginia-Lee Webb, Sebastian Haraha. Coaxing the Spirits to Dance: Art and Society in the Papuan Gulf. New Hampshire, Hood Museum of Art, 2006:12 (fig.13)

Exhibition History:
Coaxing the Spirits to Dance: Art and Society in the Papuan Gulf. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, April 1 - September 17, 2006.