Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Yam Mask |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Woven rattan fiber, pigment |
Dimensions |
H-4 Dia-10.25 inches |
Accession Number |
82.56 |
Department |
MELANESIAN |
Description |
Woven rattan mask decorated with dark brown pigment with a rounded center and flat concentric circular bands at the outer edges. Oceania, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, Maprik region. Oceanic, Melanesian. Early-mid 20th century. |
Credit line |
Mr. and Mrs. Cedric H. Marks |
Search Terms |
20th Century Abelam Culture Basket Fiber Melanesian Oceania Oceanic Pigment Rattan Sculpture Spirit and Identity Textile Weaving Yam |