Papua New Guinea Iatmul Middle Sepik Mai (Mwai) Mask
A Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik River Iatmul Mai or Mwai mask carved wood, natural pigment, cassowary feathers, natural fiber, grass, shell depicting a supernatural male face painted red with oblong arch nose, slanted inset inlaid bones eyes, cassowary feather headdress with crocodile (tuktuk) carved motif on top. Small eye openings in back.
Dimensions: 9 x 29.5 x 6 in
Condition Report: Very good condition, cowrie shell missing from crocodile motif.
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A Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik River Iatmul Mai or Mwai mask carved wood, natural pigment, cassowary feathers, natural fiber, grass, shell depicting a supernatural male face painted red with oblong arch nose, slanted inset inlaid bones eyes, cassowary feather headdress with crocodile (tuktuk) carved motif on top. Small eye openings in back.
Dimensions: 9 x 29.5 x 6 in
Condition Report: Very good condition, cowrie shell missing from crocodile motif.
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