Big mask ·  Papua New Guinea - Highlands/Ramu River (intermediate area) · ID: 3033654

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, black paint in some areas, stone-carved, extensive bearded face, surmounted by a tapering headdress with horizontal notches, pointed at the base, slightly dam., minor missing parts, paint rubbed of, min. scorch marks (right temple), dish-shaped deepening backside with paint drops, insect caused damage at the same place