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Mask3439/2

Carved and painted wood mask. The mask is a long oval that comes to points at the top and bottom of the face. The nose tapers to a pointed tip. The eyes are two inlaid cowrie shells within a painted black area. At the top centre of the head is a hole with a short length of braided plant fibre tied looped through.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
wood, cowrie shell, plant fibre and paint
Made in
Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mask3439/1

Carved and painted wood mask. The mask is long and thin, with a long nose that curves and connects with the mouth area. The eyes are inlaid cowrie shells within a painted black area. The jaw and mouth area are also inlaid with two rows of cowrie shells - small shells around the interior, and larger shells around the outer edge. The jaw is lined with dark brown plant fibre beard on a braided cord. At the top centre of the head is a hole with a short length of braided plant fibre tied looped through.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
cowrie shell, wood, plant fibre and paint
Made in
Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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