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Yam Mask
Yam Mask
Yam Mask
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentOceania

Yam Mask

NameMask
CultureMaprik
Date20th century
Place madePapua New Guinea, Oceania
MediumRattan (?)
Dimensions22 1/2 × 12 in. (57.1501 × 30.4801 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2519
Object numberA.1995.93.2519
DescriptionTraditionally placed on the best tubers at the Yam Cult Festival. Marpik Area; Papua New Guinea.
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