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Large ceremonial mask with long beak from carved and painted wood
Large ceremonial mask with long beak from carved and painted wood
Object Number 2004.29.22924
Display Title Large ceremonial mask with long beak from carved and painted wood
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Guinea - / German / Melanesia / Oceania / Large ceremonial / mask of sculptured / wood & painted red, / black & white. It has / a pointed, bulging / forehead, is ornamented / with a crest, has a / very long pointed / nose which reaches / to the bottom of the / chin."
Department Photographic
Culture
  • New Guinea
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.5575 × 7.3025 cm (6 1/8 × 2 7/8 in.)

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