Abelam - Papua New Guinea

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Two Abelam yam masks from Maprik, dating to the mid-20th century, made of rattan with old trade paint, measuring 20 cm high, 14 cm wide and 5 cm deep, origin Papua New Guinea, collected in the 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge, sold without a stand and in good condition.

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Abelam, Maprik. Two beautiful older yam masks. Collected in the 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge (see his drawing). Beautiful old tradepaint.

Abelam, Maprik. Two beautiful older yam masks. Collected in the 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge (see his drawing). Beautiful old tradepaint.

Details

No. of items
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Abelam
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
rotan
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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