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Gable Mask, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Basketry

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"Gable Mask, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Basketry"

Beautiful patina of use for this mask in wickerwork called "gable" commonly hung above the gable of one of the two entrances or near one of the openings or "windows" of the men's house. These masks have the task of protecting the tribe from diseases, bad luck etc. Symbols of the protective woman, the mother and head of the common house. This mask was collected in the Blackwater area, in the village of Govermas, in Papua New Guinea. Woven wicker, wood and natural pigments. Approx. 85 x 73 x 36 cm / 750€ including shipping costs.