Papua New Guinea

PAINTED TAPA CLOTH, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

PAINTED TAPA CLOTH, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
PAINTED TAPA CLOTH, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
PAINTED TAPA CLOTH, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

PAINTED TAPA CLOTH, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. These tapa pieces are a part of the ceremonial regalia for dance. This particular one would cover. The side of the dancer, strung over his shoulder. Sometimes they also use painted cloaks, or.

Headdresses of painted tapa, mounted on a light bamboo frame. The painted design represents something from the.

Natural world; possibly two stylised snakes or lizards. But only the artist would truly know. Size: 51.5 cm (length) 21.3 cm (width).
PAINTED TAPA CLOTH, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea