Mask

84-2-53

From: New Guinea | Kumbragumbra (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 84-2-53
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea | Kumbragumbra (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Pigment
Description

Oval mask, flat rim around edge, cowrie shell eyes. Black, with red and white decorations on face and rim, including: ovals with red and white dots, two on forehead and four on flat rim, red and white dots around mouth and on chin. Areas of white on forehead, nose, cheeks. Pigments much worn.

Height 41.5 cm
Width 19 cm
Credit Line Gift of Benjamin Bernstein, 1984
Other Number 509 - Other Number

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