"Wagnen Headdress, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, 31 X 31 Cm"
Basketwork headdress collected from the Abelam people in Papua New Guinea and used during traditional ceremonies held during the yam harvest period. This type of headdress is used to adorn the most beautiful tubers and is usually associated with a wooden mask representing the head of the yam. Very finely woven rush and natural pigments. Sold with a presentation base. Used tracks. Approx. 31 x 31 cm / €250 base and shipping included.