Large wood mask representing a skull. Mask has a long face, with protruding chin, open mouth showing even teeth on top and bottom, a relatively small nose, and large bulging eyes. A ridge spans from nose to top of head, and to either side on forehead are horn nubs. The face is painted extensively with swirling patterns primarily in white on a dark grey base, with yellow and orange embellishment. Ears are large and painted grey. A beard and hair of straw hang from the chin and around the opening into the mask. Small braids of the same are threaded through holes in the ears, with each ear holding a circular earring attached to a group of braids.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture Iatmul
• Material garamut wood, paint, sago fibre
• Measurements height 61.5 cm, width 41.0 cm, depth 31.5 cm (overall)

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• Creator Thomas Kain
• Previous Owner Neil B. Cole
• Received from Neil B. Cole

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• Made in Palembei

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• Creation Date during 2008
• Ownership Date before December 2, 2014
• Acquisition Date on December 2, 2014

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• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3091/0006