Papua new Guinea Mask Abelam Woven Headdress

This a fabulous large woven natural pigment Abelam Headdress Yam Mask from the Abelam Tribe of the East Sepik in Papua New Guinea. Men weave the yam masks with human and animal characteristics and then typically cover them with clay pigment and dyes. The application of paint animates the finished mask; paint is the trans-formative ingredient that changes the status of the mask from an inanimate thing to living spirit. This mask is a unique example of Papua New Guinea art and the meaning it has in their lives. A perfect adornment for your home or to add to your collection.

Late20th-Century COMES ON STAND Shows age and Natural Wear 22 Inches Tall 12 Inches Wide 4 3/4 Inches Wide Top AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARAMay2020#39. 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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Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Shell Fiber
Original/Reproduction: Original