MASK

Small yam mask made of plant fibers and mud, painted yellow, brown, white and black. A long rope is tied through the top of the mask. Attached to the rope by a string is a piece of card stock that reads: "Mapram (sp.) Yam Mask" reverse side reads "8.00".

Details

Catalog Number: A2009:10:28

Object Name: MASK

Material: PLANT FIBERSMUDPAINTCARDBOARD

Dimensions:

• Height: 27 cm
• Length: 14 cm
• Width: 9 cm

World Region: Oceania

Culture Subgroup: Abelam

Place Made: Papua New GuineaEast Sepik River Province

Date Made: 20th Century

Collection: Anthropology