"Baba Mask, Abelam, Papua New Guinea."
Mask Heaume Baba, braided basketwork covered with natural pigments, Abelam, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century.Private collection Cleenewerck Brigitte and Gilles - Belgium.
This mask is worn by the master of ceremonies during the final ritual of passage of young adolescents into adulthood.
This mask with avian features is made of a particularly fine and openwork braiding.
The eyes are protruding like those of the chameleon.
A median ridge divides the face symmetrically. Its colors are brown and ocher.
Good general condition, traces of wear from use.
mask height 47 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 44 cm.
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