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Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

$2,450
£1,855.65
€2,131.15
CA$3,433.25
A$3,732.64
CHF 1,979.05
MX$44,744.84
NOK 25,152.68
SEK 23,043.28
DKK 15,927.63

About the Item

A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people, along the East Sepik River Region, of Papua New Guinea. Yam farming was an often the main crop, making up a large part of the Abelam society. At harvest time, villagers would gather for the yam festival ceremony, at which time the farmers who presented the largest and best yams, often claimed a higher status and social ranking. This baba spirit mask is made from woven fibers and grasses, colored with natural pigments, and has been mounted on a custom back iron stand. This Papua New Guinea yam festival mask, would not only add interest and intrigue, but will make quite a handsome oceanic art piece for your home or office.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Wicker,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Papua New Guinea
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessory #19411stDibs: LU876414648422

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