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20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask - Vibrant Hues!

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Large 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask: Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid-20th century CE. A highly stylized woven vegetal fiber mask, vividly hand-painted in hues of russet, burnt sienna, cream, and ochre and ador

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask: **First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fascinating woven mask with an avian, owl-like oval face, with two round, open eyes. A circular cres

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Papua New Guinea, Woven Fiber Yam Mask: New Guinea Straw Yam Mask. Tag Reads: Yam Mask, Used To Honor The Yam During Sing Sings, At Harvest, Woseira Area, Jarna? Village, SepikRiver, New Guinea 1981.Approximately 11.375L x 9.0W x 3.50Din.

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask - Vibrant Hues!

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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik, Abelam, early to mid 20th century CE. This wild-eyed, handwoven, vegetal fiber mask features a decorative perimeter of yellow, black, white, and red zig-zag patterns that are both brilliantly painted and excellently preserved. Echoing its oblong shape, a central red oval encases a hooked nasal ridge (possibly for hanging ornamentation) and two round eyes, dramatically surrounded by concentric ovoid open work. The elliptic visage is topped with a large protruding knob encompassed by a painted black circle. Both the shape and coloring of this mask are reminiscent of a treasured crop within Abelam society - the yam. At times growing up to 12 feet long, yams serve as an important status symbol in Abelam society. Abelam men adorn these large yams in flowers, leaves, fruits, and masks, such as this one, during a yearly ceremony. Size: 15" L x 10" W x 8.75" H (38.1 cm x 25.4 cm x 22.2 cm); 23.125" H (58.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection

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Condition

Liberal remains of pigmentation. Minute losses to fibers that are exceedingly difficult to see. Overall, excellent with normal ware commensurate with age and/or use.

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20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask - Vibrant Hues!

Name: 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Yam Mask - Vibrant Hues!
SKU: 91953203
Price: 400 USD
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