Yam mask, tribal art, Oceanian art, basketry, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art

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Yam mask, tribal art, Oceanian art, basketry, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art

Name: Yam mask, tribal art, Oceanian art, basketry, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 3MHCE1IBOO
Price: 370 EUR
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370 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Imposing yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to dress up the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This wickerwork mask represents the head of the yam, a highly symbolic way of proving that these sacred tubers do indeed have a soul... Braided rush and pigment remains. Traces of use. Sold with a presentation base. Free shipping. Approx. 83 x 42 cm / 370€ including base and shipping.

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	42
Height (cm)	83