This is a Beautiful and Richly Painted and Carved Wood Harvest Yam Mask made by the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea. Abelam art follows traditional ideals, each man's pieces may be unique and are his creation and interpretation of Ablelam spiritual power. All initiated men are expected to carve with the more experienced men supervising the work, or a man may pay a better carver to carve for him. The best carvers are recognized as being more spiritually powerful. Some carvings are considered too powerful to keep after the ceremony is over and are carried away a safe distance from the village and left in the jungle. This Harvest Yam mask is rich in color and design and would be a great addition to your collection or home.
Late 20th-Century
SHOWS AGE AND NATURAL WEAR
11 3/4 Inches Tall
4 1/4 Inches Wide
2.5 Inches Deep
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