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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Bark Cloth Mask (kavat)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bark Cloth Mask (kavat)

Maker Uramot Baining , New Britain
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedPapua New Guinea, Oceania
Dimensions48 x 24 x 22 in. (121.9 x 61 x 55.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G250
Collections
DescriptionWhite mask with forehead is covered with black stippling and a red and black leaf shape between the brows and jagged lines under the eyes represent tear tracks; the mouth is protruding.
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