Papua New Guinea Savi Cultural Mask Featuring Crocodile Tongue
Decorate your home with this amazing New Guinea cultural art and ward off evil spirits at the same time. This PAPUA NEW GUINEA SAVI CULTURAL MASK FEATURING CROCODILE TONGUE is scary and wonderful. Savi masks are traditional ceremonial masks originating from the Latmul people of the Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. These masks are known for their distinctive features, particularly their protruding tongues, which symbolize aggression and are meant to ward off evil spirits and protect the clan. These masks are not meant to be worn on the face, but rather displayed in the Spirit House (Haus Tambaran) or other significant locations within the village.
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