Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask

Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask

Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask

This is a Carved Wood Mei Mask with Shell Eyes, Raffia from the Latmul People of the Middle Sepik River Region in Papua New Guinea. These masks are not face masks, but are tied to a conical structure made of plaited fibers which covers the head and shoulders of a dancer. While similar in shape, the style and decoration of the masks vary by village throughout the Sepik River region.

Mei masks usually appear in male and female pairs representing the ancestral sisters and brothers of a village clan. Each clan owns a pair, and when not in use, they are kept in the clan elder's house. The masks are also used in battle to frighten enemies into submission, and to impress young boys during initiation ceremonies. This mask would be a lovely addition to your home or collection.

Late 20th-Century This mask shows age and Natural Wear Very Good Shape 32.5 Inches Tall 7 Inches Wide 2 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.


Papua New Guinea Mask Ancestor Mei Iatmul Dance Mei Mask