Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask
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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early 20th century CE. A fantastic hand-painted and woven vegetal fiber mask with abstract stylized features and painted surfaces. The large circular eyes are separated by a long nasal ridge with a loop at the end, perhaps for hanging additional ornamentation. The top of the head is crowned with a fan-like headdress, and behind that area are three loops holding a small piece of wood in place. Pigments of red, white, and black highlight the dramatic features and were perhaps used to mimic the coloration of yams. Growing the largest yam was competitive and served as a status symbol amongst Abelam men. A fabulous mask used for festivals where the yam - a cherished and vital crop - was celebrated. Size: 15.5" L x 10" W x 11" H (39.4 cm x 25.4 cm x 27.9 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Martin Boxer collection; ex-Komer Gallery, New York City, New York, USA circa 1965
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#160613
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Martin Boxer collection; ex-Komer Gallery, New York City, New York, USA circa 1965
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#160613
Condition
Fraying to headdress and a circular ornament is loose and attached to the side with modern wire. Some fading of pigments. Light mineral deposits.
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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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