Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask

Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask
Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask

Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask

This is an Old beautiful Ancestor Samban Figure Plaque from the Iatmul, Yamok Village, Papua New Guinea. This ancestor figure in a circular frame serves as a guardian for valuables and ritual objects which is hung on the Samban. Male and female ancestors of power are called to duty as guardians. This figure plaque is integral to the rituals and ceremonies of Papua New Guinea. Always a representation of an ancestral spirit, figure and mask are produced using a wide variety of materials.

This figure plaque is also revered in the belief that they allow connection to the various spirits they represent. The plaque has cowrie shell eyes and is decorated with clan symbols. Traditional colors used are red, white and black, (with some shades of yellow, brown and orange).

Pigments are all made by the artist using natural materials (Black: charcoal/oils, White: lime/oils & Red: chewed betel nut). A wonderful and unique piece of Papua New Guinea art that would be a wonderful addition to your collection or home. Late 20th-Century Shows age, and Natural Wear 30.5 Inches Tall 13.5 Inches Wide 2 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. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Papua New Guinea Mask Samban Ancestor Latmul Tribe Guardian Mask