
MASQUE A IGNAME
YAM MASK
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Après la récolte, les ignames sont décorées à l'aide de ces masques et autres éléments de décoration corporelle, et transformées en effigies humaines. Celui-ci est de petite taille mais de très belle facture. Tressage en joncs et pigments naturels. Objet ayant servi.
After the harvest, the yams are decorated with masks and other body ornaments and so transformed into human effigies. Small size for that one but very nicely made. Weaved rush and natural pigments. Used patina.
After the harvest, the yams are decorated with masks and other body ornaments and so transformed into human effigies. Small size for that one but very nicely made. Weaved rush and natural pigments. Used patina.
- REFERENCE : 910
- DIMENSION / SIZE : 12 x 11 cm
- VILLAGE / VILLAGE : TUKUEKIM
- REGION / AREA :REGION DE MAPRIK, MAPRIK AREA
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA