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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Mai Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mai Mask

Maker Iatmul , Korogo village
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAsia
MediumWood, clay, cowrie and nassa shells, boar tusks, hair, pigment
Dimensions28 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 in.
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G169
Collections
DescriptionVery long traditional shaped mask with long nose attached to chin. Bird head extending from chin. Conical eyes with nassa shells. High forehead. Tusks extending either side of nose.
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