Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress

Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress
Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress
Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress
Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress
Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress
Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress

Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress

This is a fabulous and outstanding " Notu" South Abelam Headdress from the Wosera area of Papua new Guinea. These distinctive South Abelam headdresses were worn by initiated males. A Notu Headdress is Wood and is made to be worn on the back of a dancer's head during yam ceremony or special events and initiations.

This Notu wood piece is made of balsa wood, which is favored because it is light. It is painted with bright colors on both sides. During the yam lining, wooden yam masks and balsa wood heads are used, along with basket yam masks, to create the nggwal spirits of the long yams.

The carved wooden faces are often are backed with a fan and worn by dancers as headdresses during the men's initiation ceremonies. A wonderful item compliment your home or collection.

Late 20th-Century This headdress shows Natural age and wear 49.5 Inches Tall 13 Inches Tall 3 3/4 Inches Deep AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in this country: US.

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  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Maker: Papua New Guinea
  • Material: Balsa Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Papua New Guinea Balsa Wood Dance Headdress