The analysis reveals significant cultural insights about shield-shaped objects, known as jeru.
In-depth examination of jeru objects from the Yafi area highlights their apotropaic function.
Assessment of these artifacts reflects their role in warding off evil and sickness.
Cultural implications underscore the importance of such objects in local traditions and beliefs.
Abstract
An analysis of apotropaic (i.e., evil- or sickness-averting) shield-shaped objects, or 'jeru', from the Yafi (aka Jafi) area in the Keerom River headwaters of West New Guinea.