Yam Mask, Mask, Oceania, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Basketry
Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to dress up the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This basketry mask represents the head of the yam, a very symbolic way of proving that these sacred tubers do indeed have a soul... The very particular shape of this specimen seems to have served rather as a headdress, affixed to the end of a tuber. Braided rush. Sold with a stand. Free Shipping.
350 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Width: 19 cm
Height: 27 cm
Depth: 30 cm
Reference (ID): 1144988
Availability: In stock
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