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Mask

Description:
Originally a strong red, now faded to a refined pink, this rare mask was created by an artist of the Sulka of New Britain, an island northwest of Australia. Although its large ears resemble those of an animal, the mask depicts a human, likely an older man. The addition of a python, an important ritual animal shown curving along the back of the h... Papua New Guinea
Display date:
20th century
Location:
Papua New Guinea
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
Contributors:
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Content partner:
Minneapolis Institute of Art
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