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Yam mask from Maprik, Papua New Guinea

Name: Yam mask from Maprik, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: I08BKJUER5
Price: 320 EUR
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Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to disguise the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This basketwork mask represents the head of the yam, a very symbolic way of proving that these sacred tubers do indeed have a soul... Braided rush and natural pigments. Sold with a presentation base. Free Shipping. Approx. 39 x 24 x 15 cm / €320 base and free shipping costs.

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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)	24 cm
Height (cm)	39 cm
Depth (cm)	15 cm

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Yam mask from Maprik, Papua New Guinea

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