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20th C. South American Bark Cloth Body Mask (for Tawu)

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20th C. South American Bark Cloth Body Mask (for Tawu)

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Description

**This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.**

**Originally Listed At $500**

South America, Columbia or Brazil, northwestern Amazon, Tucano people, likely Cubeo, ca. early to 20th century CE. This is a fascinating example of a body mask or costume for a funerary ceremony called a "tawu" made from woven bark cloth and palm or raffia fiber tassels over a lightweight wood frame. The piece is worn over the head and the mesh like weave allows the wearer to see through the front. Their torso is covered, their arms fit through sleeves, and the circular hoop waist has lengthy dangling tassels that would cover the wearer's legs. The cloth body is painted with triangular shapes in black and brown pigments and the rounded face has a simplistic drawing of a eyes, nose, and mouth. The Tukano people celebrate the life of the deceased with a 3 day ceremony known as Oyne or "Weepings" where masked dancers embody forest spirits and animals. Size: 35" L x 20" W (88.9 cm x 50.8 cm); 40" H (101.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Please note that this item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping prior to bidding.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Wailuku Gallery, Hawaii, USA

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Condition

Fair condition, permanent creases and folds, tearing and fraying to bark cloth. Heavy active flaking and shedding to raffia tassels, and we recommend storing in a case. Rare type!