37.5cm This painting was commissioned from a local artist, Lapuwo of Ama and Kavia villages to complete the range of paintings in this collection of Sawiyano paintings. This painting termed p apuwani namoliku by the Sawiyano, it is the back of a spirit woman who lives in tree branches and causes insanity in men who walk under her. Its center design is a long white bar with three holes along the center. At each corner of the bar, it curls out and around like a double fish-hook. Outside of the bar there are two white dots.
All figures are white and outlined in a black with white dot trim.
The background is red. The condition of this painting is good. It is warped due to reduced humidity. The design is clear. The painting is cracked in several places.