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<meta charset="UTF-8" />Immense wickerwork mask known as a "gable" ("Gable") commonly hung above the gable of one of the entrances or openings to the men's house. The purpose of these masks is to protect the tribe from illness, bad luck, etc. Symbols of the protective woman, mother and head of the common house. This mask was collected in the Blackwater region, in the village of kraimbit, in Papua New Guinea. Woven wicker, clay and natural pigments. An exceptional piece. Approx. 285 x 135 x 60 cm / €3,500. Postage: 200€ for France / 500€ for Europe.
Ref: Q9Y75SVVNI
| Condition | Good |
| Style | Tribal Art (Oceanic Masks of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Oceanic Masks 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Papua New Guinea |
| Width (cm) | 135 cm |
| Height (cm) | 285 cm |
| Depth (cm) | 60 cm |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 22700, louannec, France |
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