Skip to main content
Object Number
15-20-70/86067
Display Title
Mask made from human skull
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Mask, utilizes front of human skull, moulded clay features, pigmented
Classification
- Mask
- Shaft, modified
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
Papua New Guinea
/
<State>
/
New Britain
Materials
Human bone, Tooth, Clay, Fiber, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 13 x 10.7 cm (9 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 4 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
86067; 109/45
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
