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Yam mask, tribal art, Oceanian art, basketry, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art

Name: Yam mask, tribal art, Oceanian art, basketry, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 5IUX05BSCO
Price: 450 EUR
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Yam mask collected in the village of Maprik in Papua New Guinea. Yam masks are used to dress up the most beautiful yams selected at harvest time. This wickerwork mask represents the head of the yam, a highly symbolic way of proving that these sacred tubers do indeed have a soul... Woven rush and feathers. Sold with a presentation base. Free shipping. Approx. 52 x 25 cm without feathers / €450 including base and shipping.

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Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	25
Height (cm)	52