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