
MASQUE D'ANCÊTRE IATMUL
IATMUL ANCESTOR MASK
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Grand masque de protection censé effrayer les mauvais esprits. Ce type de masque de protection est placé dans la maison des hommes et assure la protection du clan contre les esprits malins. Fait, utilisé et collecté dans le village de Tambanum en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée. Etonnant mélange de matières naturelles : Bois, surmodelage argile, coquillages, pigments naturels, osier, dents de cochon et plumes de casoars. Masque de grande taille.
Big mask of protection supposed to frighten bad spirits. This type of mask is placed in the main house and insures the protection of the clan against the evil spirits. Made, used and collected in the village of Tambanum in Papua New Guinea. Surprising mixture of natural materials : wood, clay overmodling, shells, natural pigments, wicker, pig teeth and cassowaries feathers. Large-sized mask.
Big mask of protection supposed to frighten bad spirits. This type of mask is placed in the main house and insures the protection of the clan against the evil spirits. Made, used and collected in the village of Tambanum in Papua New Guinea. Surprising mixture of natural materials : wood, clay overmodling, shells, natural pigments, wicker, pig teeth and cassowaries feathers. Large-sized mask.
- REFERENCE : 735
- DIMENSION / SIZE : 87 x 47 cm
- VILLAGE / VILLAGE : TAMBANUM
- REGION / AREA :MOYEN SEPIK / MIDDLE SEPIK
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA