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Fes Tumbun - carved wooden from a large ceremonial dancing mask that covers comp
Fes Tumbun - carved wooden from a large ceremonial dancing mask that covers comp
Object Number 969-29-70/4716
Display Title Fes Tumbun - carved wooden from a large ceremonial dancing mask that covers comp
Descriptions
Object Description Fes Tumbun - carved wooden from a large ceremonial dancing mask that covers completely the upper section of the wearer's body.
Inventory Description Mask, long oval, carved facial features, bird figure at end of lip or beak
Classification
  • Mask
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Yenshun; Sepik
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 68.5 x 12 x 11.7 cm (26 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-29-70/4716; 1021

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