(CH 204) Marupai Charm.

Charms carved from coconut and known as Marupai were the tools of sorcerer's throughout the East Papuan Gulf.
It is thought that when called upon the Marupai can; fly, talk to the owner in dreams, help to interpret omens and even tell of other villagers secrets.
Magical substances are pushed into the Marupai's mouth to make it 'hot' such as special barks and even small pieces of human flesh can be used.

Elema People, Papuan Gulf.
Height. Cm.
Custom Mounted.

Reference;

Art Styles of the Papuan Gulf. 1969 D.Newton. Museum of Primitive Art.