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Vintage Iatmul Mei Mask Sepik River Papua New Guinea

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Vintage Iatmul Mei Mask Sepik River Papua New Guinea

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A elongated and exaggerated carved wood and painted "Mwai Mask" Iatmul peoples, Middle Sepik River, Papua new Guinea, South Pacific.Mai (or mwai) masks, were used by teachers in the young men's initiation ceremonies. The Mai masks represent the spirits of totemic names. During initiations, the elder who wears the mai mask becomes a spirit teacher who may say the important totemic names without evoking personal risk. He tells and calls out names for use in magic, for healing and for other spiritual uses. The mask measures 20 x 4 inches, and is mounted on a metal display stand.

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fair, well weathered

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Vintage Iatmul Mei Mask Sepik River Papua New Guinea

Name: Vintage Iatmul Mei Mask Sepik River Papua New Guinea
SKU: 64126449
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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