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Sepik, Papua-Neuguinea

wood, dark brown patina with traces of black paint, of oval hollowed form with raised vertical forehead ridge and accentuated cheeks, deeply hollowed eyes with raised rim, round mouth opening with plug, slightly dam., minor missing parts (nose, eyes), abrasion, place of repair (crack on the forehead spread with mass), on base;
presumably representing a mythical spirit called 'tangbwal'. These spirits were called forth to regulate the food supply in preparation for ceremonial feasts.
H: 37 cm, (5243/004)

Provenance:
Old New Orleans Collection, Louisiana, USA
Taylor Dale, Santa Fé, New Mexico

Lit.: Meyer, Anthony J.P., Ozeanische Kunst, Vol. I, Köln 1995, p. 184

Mask
Sepik, Papua-Neuguinea

wood, dark brown patina with traces of black paint, of oval hollowed form with raised vertical forehead ridge and accentuated cheeks, deeply hollowed eyes with raised rim, round mouth opening with plug, slightly dam., minor missing parts (nose, eyes), abrasion, place of repair (crack on the forehead spread with mass), on base;
presumably representing a mythical spirit called 'tangbwal'. These spirits were called forth to regulate the food supply in preparation for ceremonial feasts.
H: 37 cm, (5243/004)

Provenance:
Old New Orleans Collection, Louisiana, USA
Taylor Dale, Santa Fé, New Mexico

Lit.: Meyer, Anthony J.P., Ozeanische Kunst, Vol. I, Köln 1995, p. 184