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Number 081-96 |
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Number 95 |
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OBJECT: Orphan mask
ARTIST: Soter Oman
VILLAGE: Omandesep
MATERIAL: Wood, sago fiber,
rattan, lime, red ochre and feathers
SIZE: 158cm
DATE COLLECTED: 2000
COMMENTS: Orphan mask. Named for
Paperem. Soter Oman. Omandesep. Shirt of sago leaves,
body of rattan,lime,red ochre,charcoal,wood piece in
nose,seeds and feathers. |
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OBJECT: Spirit Mask
ARTIST:
VILLAGE:
MATERIAL: Wood, sago fiber,
rattan, lime and red ochre
SIZE: 61.3"
DATE COLLECTED:
COMMENTS: Eyes, nose piece and
penis of wood.
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Number
316 |
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OBJECT: Spirit Mask
ARTIST: Alex Datib
VILLAGE: Pupis
MATERIAL: Wood, sago fiber,
feathers, rattan, lime, charcoal and red ochre
SIZE: 73"
DATE COLLECTED:2000
COMMENTS: Fertility. The person
wearing the mask during the feast touches the young
boys and girls on the breasts and genitals to ensure
fertility.
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