Wooden Maprik Mask

Title

Wooden Maprik Mask
Location

Maprik district, East Sepik Province
Date

Early 1950s
Size
14cm (W) x 65cm (H)
Price

$1,800.00

This very detailed mask was collected in the early 1950s and was used in a yam harvest festival. This style of mask was attached to large yams, some of which were up to 3 metres long. The yams were then given individual names and presented at the yam exchange ritual. This example is in exceptional condition. Mounted on a custom metal stand

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This very detailed mask was collected in the early 1950s and was used in a yam harvest festival. This style of mask was attached to large yams, some of which were up to 3 metres long. The yams were then given individual names and presented at the yam exchange ritual. This example is in exceptional condition. Mounted on a custom metal stand