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Gable mask, tribal art, oceanic art, traditional art, basketry, Papua New Guinea

Name: Gable mask, tribal art, oceanic art, traditional art, basketry, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 98C6PJR66R
Price: 750 EUR
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Nice patina for this "gable" wickerwork mask commonly hung above the gable of one of the two entrances or near one of the openings or "windows" of the men's house. The purpose of these masks is to protect the tribe from disease, misfortune and so on. Symbols of the protective woman, mother and head of the common house. This mask was collected in the Blackwater region, in the village of Govermas, Papua New Guinea. Woven wicker, wood and natural pigments. Approx. 85 x 73 x 36 cm / 750€ shipping included.

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Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	73
Height (cm)	85
Depth (cm)	36

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Gable mask, tribal art, oceanic art, traditional art, basketry, Papua New Guinea

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