E1659: Large New Guinea Coastal Spirit-Warding Mask

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1659

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Ceremonial Artifact

Marks/Labels:

None

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood
animal ➔ shell
colorant

Dimensions:

56.5cm L
26cm W

Description:

Large mask with shell eyes, black circles arranged almost vertically symmetrical, and repetitive circular/curved gauges expanding from mouth, nose, eyes, and circles.

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