Tumbuan body mask. Tall, conical, mask intended to fit over a dancer’s body is woven of rattan and wood, plastered with mud. Three faces are situated at front, the top being the largest and most prominent. It is oblong, with a pointed head, protruding ears, heavy brow, round shell eyes, and a large protruding flap for a nose. Around the jaw is attached a beard made of a thick layer of short grass. The two faces below are round, with holes for eyes. Ears, noses, beards and brows are similar to the oblong face’s. White feathers are attached to the nose of the bottom. Shells hang from the ears of the top and middle faces. Hand holes are cut into the object near bottom on sides, the left of which is covered with a fringe of long grass. Back is undecorated.

• Cultural Context

  ceremonial

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture New Guinea
• Material rattan, clay, plant fibre, wood, paint, shell, nutshell
• Measurements height 172.0 cm, diameter 195.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Maynards
• Received from Maynards, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget

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• Made in East Sepik

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• Creation Date before 1980
• Ownership Date before May 2, 2016
• Acquisition Date on May 2, 2016

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3167/0001