IGNAM MASK - Abelam culture, Maprik region, Papua New Guinea - First half of the 20th century

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IGNAM MASK - Abelam culture, Maprik region, Papua New Guinea - First half of the 20th century

Name: IGNAM MASK - Abelam culture, Maprik region, Papua New Guinea - First half of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: Q26HGG0SJN
Price: 3200 EUR
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3.200 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Mask with IGNAMES
Abelam culture, Maprik region, Papua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 89 ; L 37 ; Th 30 cm
(old accidents)

Important wooden mask carved in an anthropomorphic face with a long beard
It has the characteristic features of the culture: a long nose, protruding nostrils, eyes in the form of inverted triangles, small ears in relief on the temples, a beard in the form of a collar and a protuberance at the top. It is entirely covered with polychrome pigments that refer to facial paintings.

This mask refers to annual ceremonies during which yam masks of different sizes appeared - the larger sizes were more rare.
These ceremonies were used to promote the upcoming harvest.

Ref.LP : 3296

Ref: Q26HGG0SJN

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