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Baining mask, tribal art, primitive arts, Oceanian art, Oceania, dance costume

Name: Baining mask, tribal art, primitive arts, Oceanian art, Oceania, dance costume
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: RXGG7DM4XI
Price: 1300 EUR
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Imposing baining mask called "kavat" in the vernacular collected in the village of Keravat on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. Large three-dimensional mask. Danced during an initiation ceremony for the Bainnig ethnic group in northern New Britain. This traditional dance takes place around a huge fire rich in embers. Wood, paper mulberry bark called tapa, stretched over a wicker frame, leaves, recycled elastic, natural pigments and felt-tip pens. Field photo by Serge GUIRAUD. Traces of use and indigenous restoration. Base on request only. Approx. 115 x 72 x 74 cm / €1300 including shipping costs for France. Exhibited at the Chatou fair.

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Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	72 cm
Height (cm)	115 cm
Depth (cm)	74 cm

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