Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask

Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask

Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask
This is an old fabulous Schouten Island Vokeo Islands Dance Mask, Papua new Guinea. This mask is known as Lewa, which represent the ancestor Tangbwal has a more angular face then most making its nose more prominent. This is carved from hard wood, in classic exaggerated form with a large nose in a bulbous form and rounded forehead. The outside of the mask is surrounded by woven cane. This Dance Mask is to evoke the power of certain spirits, ritualistic dances complete with costumes and songs are performed with these masks.

Such ceremonies are undertaken to ensure successful hunting, and to bring bountiful harvests and for many other reasons. This would be a wonderful addition to your collection. This mask shows age, loss of color and patina , missing feathers, overall but in good condition.

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  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Color: Light Wood Tone
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Papua New Guinea Mask Dance Ancestor Vokeo Islands Harvest Mask