Beaded Spirit Mask with Woven Full Head Covering Papua New Guinea Sepik River

Beaded Spirit Mask with Cane Basket Head Covering New Guinea 1984 M5. This vintage full-head hooded Spirit Mask is a stunning piece of art from the Sepik River Tribes of Papua Guinea h.

The intricate wood carving, leather work, intricate beaded decorations and vibrant multi-color design make this mask a unique addition to any collection. The mask is 17 tall and is designed to fit entirely over the head. The face is wood, with leather-like covering.

The back of the head covering is woven in a basket-like fashion, and is trimmed in leather and padded at the neck for comfort to the wearer. There is light and dark colored hair covering the head. The mask is made of high-quality wood and is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship of the tribe. The nose is pierced, and decorated with knotted strings The beard is 8 inches in length. There are brightly colored small beads of white, black, blue, green and red, inlaid in the leather mask surface, to form broad colored stripes. The bottom edge of the headdress has decorations of cowrie shells and wooden beads. It is an original piece from the Pacific Islands & Oceania culture This piece is perfect for any ethnographic or antique collector looking for a unique and original piece to add to their collection. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA), signed by the Owner, will accompany this item. About the Owner: Dean Otteson. Otteson is an accomplished professional wood carver, art instructor, and educator. In the 1980s he traveled to remote spots on the globe, in search of unique carvings for his thriving retail business. Offered for sale are items from his personal collection of unique tribal and primitive wood carvings. Otteson with indigenous villagers accompanies this listing.

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