Dance mask. Large conical head is made of woven rattan and wood covered with a layer of painted mud, grey on back, white and light red-brown on the face. A round flap stands up on top of head and a broad protruding skirt flares out at bottom front. Oval ears sit high on head, protruding from each side. A ridge runs down forehead to nose. Nose is long and thin, spanning from mid-face to front of skirt, with an open mouth underneath. Eyes are made of rings of weaving, protruding, with small bunches of feathers placed evenly around the ring. A thick edging of feathers line the sides and front of the face.

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• Type of Item mask
• Culture New Guinea
• Material wood, rattan, feather, earth, paint
• Measurements height 58.0 cm, width 44.0 cm, depth 59.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Lily Mah-Sen
• Received from Lily Mah-Sen

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• Made in Papua New Guinea

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• Ownership Date before March 6, 2017
• Acquisition Date on March 6, 2017

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3228/0003