Sawos region, Papua New Guinea. Wood, kauri shells. Early 20th century. 68 cm. Often made in pairs, these abstract masks represent one of the mythological siblings, founders of a clan. They were tied to large fiber basket masks of a dancer. These masks with birdlike features vary from village to village along the Sepik river region. (VJ) Provenance: Important Belgian collection.
Sawos region, Papua New Guinea. Wood, kauri shells. Early 20th century. 68 cm. Often made in pairs, these abstract masks represent one of the mythological siblings, founders of a clan. They were tied to large fiber basket masks of a dancer. These masks with birdlike features vary from village to village along the Sepik river region. (VJ) Provenance: Important Belgian collection.
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