Funerary Mask

P4985

From: New Ireland

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Tatanua
Object Number P4985
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Ireland
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Sponge | Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Funerary mask (tatanua). Helmet mask worn by male dancers in performances at large scale, clan-sponsored multi-village mortuary celebrations.

Credit Line Purchased from the Estate of Frederick T. Agard, 1918

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