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New Guinea Abelam "Baba" BASKETRY INITIATION MASK w/ Cassowary Feathers

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New Guinea Abelam "Baba" BASKETRY INITIATION MASK w/ Cassowary Feathers


Origin: New Guinea, N. Middle Sepik, Prince Alexander Mountains  (Provenance: Ex. collection of Lloyd Morain, Carmel California)


Period/Date: Early to Mid 20th century


Materials: Plaited fiber, natural earth pigments, Cassowary feathers


Description:  This classic baba helmet mask with bold pigments has its bundle of Cassowary bird feathers still intact around its radial headdress. It has acquired a thick semi-encrusted patina with layered pigments and has obviously been used in numerous initiation ceremonies with many applications of pigments.  It is in good condition with a few broken strands of rattan.


Dimensions:  Height: 18" (46 cm), Width 12"  (30.5 cm)

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