Finely crafted yam masks from Wosera. - Papua New Guinea (No reserve price)
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Two finely crafted Yammasken masks from Wosera, made of plant fibre from Papua New Guinea, with dimensions 11–16 cm in height, 9–12 cm in width and 4–7 cm in depth, in good condition and authentic originals.
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In the field photo, comparable yam masks are depicted in use.
Height: 11-16 cm, Width: 9-12 cm, Depth: 4-7 cm
The light yam tuber is a staple food across almost all of Oceania. Especially in New Guinea, in the Maprik Hills, north of the Sepik River, the Abelam and Wosera peoples have developed a pronounced cult around these yam tubers: the aim is to harvest as large tubers as possible. The largest yam tubers are awarded in competitions. At religious thanksgiving festivals, the larger yams from the last harvest are then decorated with woven masks known as ‘Baba mini’. In addition, the tubers are adorned with jewelry and painted. In this ceremonial attire, the tubers, in the eyes of the Abelam and Wosera, are ritually and temporarily transformed into benevolent ancestors or spirits.
No shipping to Austria, Denmark + USA!!!
No shipping to Austria, Denmark and USA.
However, for Austrians and Danes with an address outside Austria and Denmark!!
We are happy to refund the excess shipping costs for multiple purchases.
The shipping costs also include packaging material and packing effort.
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In the field photo, comparable yam masks are depicted in use.
Height: 11-16 cm, Width: 9-12 cm, Depth: 4-7 cm
The light yam tuber is a staple food across almost all of Oceania. Especially in New Guinea, in the Maprik Hills, north of the Sepik River, the Abelam and Wosera peoples have developed a pronounced cult around these yam tubers: the aim is to harvest as large tubers as possible. The largest yam tubers are awarded in competitions. At religious thanksgiving festivals, the larger yams from the last harvest are then decorated with woven masks known as ‘Baba mini’. In addition, the tubers are adorned with jewelry and painted. In this ceremonial attire, the tubers, in the eyes of the Abelam and Wosera, are ritually and temporarily transformed into benevolent ancestors or spirits.
No shipping to Austria, Denmark + USA!!!
No shipping to Austria, Denmark and USA.
However, for Austrians and Danes with an address outside Austria and Denmark!!
We are happy to refund the excess shipping costs for multiple purchases.
The shipping costs also include packaging material and packing effort.
The tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account as soon as your package has been handed over. Please check this regularly to avoid a return of your package.
Details
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Material
plant fiber
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Finely crafted yam masks from Wosera.
Authenticity
Original/official
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