Huge 20th C. PNG Tovei Village Fiber Dance Mask
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**Originally Listed At $700**
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Gulf Province, Tovei Village, ca. mid 20th century CE. A huge, fascinating dance mask woven from colorful plant fibers, the body presenting an attractive zigzag pattern of chocolate brown and cream hues. Openings in the body allowed the wearer to put their arms outside of it as well as to look out from its chest - the tall head, with its open mouth and crest, would have towered above the wearer. This example, rare among ones we have seen, contains in the neck a repurposed food can that is filled with rocks to create a noise when the head is moved. A sago leaf skirt is attached below the rattan body. White feathers decorate the sides. Size: 42" W x 79" H (106.7 cm x 200.7 cm)
Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985
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#150833
**Originally Listed At $700**
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Gulf Province, Tovei Village, ca. mid 20th century CE. A huge, fascinating dance mask woven from colorful plant fibers, the body presenting an attractive zigzag pattern of chocolate brown and cream hues. Openings in the body allowed the wearer to put their arms outside of it as well as to look out from its chest - the tall head, with its open mouth and crest, would have towered above the wearer. This example, rare among ones we have seen, contains in the neck a repurposed food can that is filled with rocks to create a noise when the head is moved. A sago leaf skirt is attached below the rattan body. White feathers decorate the sides. Size: 42" W x 79" H (106.7 cm x 200.7 cm)
Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985
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.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#150833
Condition
Light wear on surface commensurate with age. Some areas of loose/missing fibers and minor losses to the sago leaf skirt. The textile wrapping around one arm is also lost. Otherwise in nice condition with slight fading to the pigment on the surface. The can/noisemaker on the interior can be removed but sits snugly inside the neck.
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Huge 20th C. PNG Tovei Village Fiber Dance Mask
Estimate $1,100 - $1,650
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