E1662: New Guinea Highland Mask - Black Paint

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1662

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Ceremonial Artifact

Marks/Labels:

None

Materials:

animal ➔ shell
botanical ➔ wood
colorant

Dimensions:

49cm L
14.5cm W

Description:

Long vertical mask of a human face with shell eyes, a long protruding nose, and thin straight lips. Forehead is slightly defined/raised. Vertical symmetry is heavily significant by an angular line defining the center. A triangular band is carved above the face, with repeating curves and swirls made by gauges above that. The top, bottom, and mask perimeter are stained black.

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