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Yam Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3134/1

Ceremonial yam mask. Object is made of tightly woven plant fibre covered in thick paint. A wide lower rim takes an oblong shape, topped by a tall circular body in the shape of an eye with brown pupil surrounded by rings of rust-orange, white and dark yellow. The eye is edged by a thin, stiff spine. Interior of object is unpainted.

  • History Of Use

    Yam masks are used to decorate large yams.

  • Narrative

    Collected during the donor's time as a missionary nurse in Papua New Guinea, 1964-1970.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture New Guinea
  • Material plant fibre, paint
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 14.1 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Elizabeth Trees
  • Received from Elizabeth Trees
  • Made in East Sepik
  • Creation Date before 1970
  • Collection Date between 1964 and 1970
  • Ownership Date before October 9, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on October 9, 2015
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3134/0001

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