Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27

Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27
Delicate feather surrounding a carved face underneath spikes. A rattan of some kind surrounds the mask on the edge. This Piece was Handmade in Papua New Guinea by tribesman along the Sepik River. It measures 27" x 8" x 4. After the 1960s when explorers met and influenced the tribal cultures of Papua New Guinea. New Guinea, the second largest island on earth, is perhaps best described as a world of its own.

This remote area to the north of Australia has remained largely isolated from outside influences both ecologically and culturally. Occupying the western half of this huge landmass is the remote Indonesian province of Papua (formerly known as Irian Jaya); the eastern half composes the mainland of the independent nation of Papua New Guinea. The diversity of the people of New Guinea is illustrated by the fact that over nine hundred tribal languages are spoken on the island.

Along with its own language, each tribe has unique artistic expressions connected with its spiritual beliefs. Within the realm of primitive art, Papua New Guinea is unparalleled.

Perhaps the most vibrant examples of this are the carvings produced in the Sepik River Basin. The Sepik River flows 1,200 km from the central spine of New Guinea to the Bismarck sea, one of the world's largest rivers in terms of annual flow. Unrestrained by dams or man made controls and having experienced very little exploitation of natural resources, the Sepik and its people remain windows into the past.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "cherishvintagejunkie" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Color: Brown
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Material: Wood


Papua New Guinea Sepik River Hand Carved Mask Shield Feathers Wall Hanging 27