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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Initiation Mask
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Initiation Mask

Maker Iatmul , Korogo village
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAsia
MediumRattan, wood, clay, seeds, cowrie shells, cassowary feathers, pigment
Dimensions19 x 13 1/4 x 15 5/8 in. (48.3 x 33.7 x 39.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring and Marion D. Jorgensen
Object numberS85-SPNG-G28
Collections
DescriptionWoven rattan helmet-type mask with attached clay covered rattan disk as face. Large pierced nose. Cowrie shell beard. Small slit mouth and eyes. Surrounded by cassowary feathers.
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