
MASQUE PAPOU
PAPUAN MASK
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Masque typique de la région du village de Tambanum situé sur les berges du fleuve Sépik. Ce type de masque, à l'origine fait d'une carapace de tortue retournée, est un masque de charme de chasse censé éviter un raid infructueux. Si le guerrier revient bredouille, le masque sera détruit. Dessins traditionnels complexes réalisés en plusieurs temps "couche sur couche". Bois, pigments naturels et osier. Décoration ethnique de caractère...
Typical mask from Tambanum village situated on the banks of the river Sépik. This type of mask, originally made by a returned tortoise shell, is a mask of supposed charm of hunting to avoid a fruitless trek. If the warrior returns stammer, the mask will be distroyed. Complex traditional drawings realized in different steps "coat of paint on coat of paint ". Wood, natural pigments and wicker. Ethnic decoration full of character...
Typical mask from Tambanum village situated on the banks of the river Sépik. This type of mask, originally made by a returned tortoise shell, is a mask of supposed charm of hunting to avoid a fruitless trek. If the warrior returns stammer, the mask will be distroyed. Complex traditional drawings realized in different steps "coat of paint on coat of paint ". Wood, natural pigments and wicker. Ethnic decoration full of character...
- REFERENCE : 231
- DIMENSION / SIZE : 49 x 34 cm
- VILLAGE / VILLAGE : TAMBANUM
- REGION / AREA :MOYEN SEPIK / MIDDLE SEPIK
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA