Finely crafted Yammasken from Wosera with a strong expression. - Papua New Guinea (No reserve price)
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Three plant-fibre Yams masks from Wosera, Papua New Guinea, titled 'Fein gearbeitete Yammasken aus Wosera mit starkem Ausdruck', measuring 17 cm high, 11 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in good condition and sold without a stand.
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The field photo shows comparable Yammasken in use.
Height: 17-28cm, Width: 11-14cm, Depth: 4-7cm
The light yam root is a staple food in almost all of Oceania. Especially in New Guinea, in the Maprik Hills north of the Sepik River, a pronounced cult has developed among the Abelam and Wosera tribes around these yam roots: the goal is to harvest as large roots as possible. The largest yam roots are awarded in competitions. During religious thanksgiving festivals, the larger yams from the last harvest are decorated with woven masks called 'Baba mini'. Additionally, the roots are adorned with jewelry and painted. In this ceremonial attire, the roots are ritually and temporarily transformed in the minds of the Abelam and Wosera into benevolent ancestors or spirits.
No shipping to Austria or Denmark!
No shipping to Austria and Denmark
Preferably to Austrians and Danes with an address outside of Austria and Denmark!!
We will gladly refund any overpaid shipping costs for multiple purchases.
Shipping costs include packaging material and packaging labor.
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The field photo shows comparable Yammasken in use.
Height: 17-28cm, Width: 11-14cm, Depth: 4-7cm
The light yam root is a staple food in almost all of Oceania. Especially in New Guinea, in the Maprik Hills north of the Sepik River, a pronounced cult has developed among the Abelam and Wosera tribes around these yam roots: the goal is to harvest as large roots as possible. The largest yam roots are awarded in competitions. During religious thanksgiving festivals, the larger yams from the last harvest are decorated with woven masks called 'Baba mini'. Additionally, the roots are adorned with jewelry and painted. In this ceremonial attire, the roots are ritually and temporarily transformed in the minds of the Abelam and Wosera into benevolent ancestors or spirits.
No shipping to Austria or Denmark!
No shipping to Austria and Denmark
Preferably to Austrians and Danes with an address outside of Austria and Denmark!!
We will gladly refund any overpaid shipping costs for multiple purchases.
Shipping costs include packaging material and packaging labor.
The tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account as soon as your package has been dropped off. Please check this regularly to avoid the return of your package.
Details
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Material
plant fiber
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Finely crafted Yammasken from Wosera with a strong expression.
Height
17 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
4 cm
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