Baba Tagwa Mask, Helmet Mask, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Basketry, Papua New Guinea flag

Baba Tagwa Mask, Helmet Mask, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Basketry, Papua New Guinea
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Object description :

"Baba Tagwa Mask, Helmet Mask, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Basketry, Papua New Guinea"
Imposing wickerwork helmet mask called Baba Tagwa. The Baba mask is worn with a long skirt of pandanus leaves and a necklace of colorful fruits. The baba is part of the spirit world and is used to scare and keep the uninitiated away from preparations for initiation ceremonies. The baba always carries 1 or 2 long spears that he uses (symbolically) to enforce the laws that govern the uninitiated. Wickerwork, feathers and natural pigments. Sold with a presentation base. Approx. 32 x 50 x 56 cm / €680 base and shipping included.
Price: 680 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Other
Width: 32 cm
Height: 56 cm
Depth: 50 cm

Reference: 1402247
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