Yam Mask, Mask, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Basketry, 31 Cm

Name: Yam Mask, Mask, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Basketry, 31 Cm
SKU: 1695201
Price: 300 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Object description :

"Yam Mask, Mask, Oceania, Primitive Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Basketry, 31 Cm"

Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea, evoking the head of an ancestor. Yam masks are used to adorn the finest yams selected at harvest time. This woven mask represents the head of the yam, a highly symbolic way of proving that these sacred tubers truly possess a soul. This is a small helmet-shaped mask to be placed directly on the end of the displayed tuber. Woven rush. Sold with a display stand. Approx. 31 x 15 x 12 cm / €300 / Free shipping within Europe.

Price: 300 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Width: 15 cm
Height: 31 cm
Depth: 12 cm

Reference: 1695201
Availability: In stock