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Wood Ceremonial Mei Ancestor Spirit Mask, Iatmul Middle Sepik Papua New Guinea

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Detail: Very incised Mei Mask from Iatmul. Lots of painted scrolling ornament on the face and the famous curved nose adjoining the chin feature (with a serpent head at the chin). The red and white pigment is still present over all the mask. These masks (also… Continue reading →

Item Number: M-5578
Provenance/Origin: Iatmul, Papua New Guinea. Circa early- to mid-1900's
Composition: Wood and braided hemp
Dimensions: 23" tall x 6.5" at widest
Weight: 1.75 pounds
Price: $ 155.00 USD

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