Abelam Helmut Mask with Cassowary Headdress

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A woven Helmut mask, Baba, Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, painted in strong red and white colours, with red stripes. Used during the yam fertility ceremonies and other rituals. It represents spirits, often birds. Cassowary spike headdress, height 91 cm, length 22 cm, width 36 cm

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New Guinea tribal artefacts
- headdresses 40
- masks and helmets 515