DepartmentOceania
Yam Mask
NameMask
CultureMaprik
Date20th century
Place madePapua New Guinea, Oceania
MediumRattan, mud, pigment
Dimensions34 × 13 × 13 in. (86.3602 × 33.0201 × 33.0201 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2520
Object numberA.1995.93.2520
DescriptionYam mask; traditionally placed on the best tubers at the yam cult festival or worn by the dancers who personify the spirits BABA-TAGUA or Tambian (in initiation ceremonies).
20th century
Mid-20th century
20th century
Mid 20th Century AD
20th century
