DepartmentOceania

Yam Mask

NameMask

CultureAbelam

DateMid-20th century

Place madeSepik River Area, Papua New Guinea, Oceania

MediumReeds, yam fiber

Dimensions11 × 18 1/8 in. (28 × 46 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Harold P. Ullman, A.1966.8.2 ME

Object numberA.1966.8.2 ME

Collections

Oceania

DescriptionMasks of various materials play an important part in the culture of the people of this area. They are used in secret religious ceremonies and for amusement on feast days. Short snout and ears.

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