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Malagan mask, Tatanua, New Ireland, primitive arts, Oceanian art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

Name: Malagan mask, Tatanua, New Ireland, primitive arts, Oceanian art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 4MYHDYUKTT
Price: 3000 EUR
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Rare Malagan dance mask from the Tabar Islands in Papua New Guinea. This mask called "Tatanua" represents the soul that a person has and is used in commemoration ceremonies. These relatively light wooden masks are worn during ritual dances. Wood, plant fibers including pandanus, coconut tree bark, “Eye of Saint Lucia” shells (Turbo) and natural pigments. Sold with a presentation base. 49 x 14 x 51 cm / €3000 including base and shipping costs.

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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)	15
Height (cm)	49
Depth (cm)	51
Materials	Wood

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Malagan mask, Tatanua, New Ireland, primitive arts, Oceanian art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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