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Fantastic Rare Janus Head - Double Faced Ceremonial Yam Mask Papua Guinea

Fantastic Rare Janus Head - Double Faced Ceremonial Yam Mask Papua Guinea Pacific Islands & Oceania photo   Category : Ethnographic > Pacific Islands & Oceania
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Uploaded by elena-augusta on Jan 6, 2016
        
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Category : Ethnographic > Pacific Islands & OceaniaItem Id: 147237
Maker: Unknown ArtisanOriginal/Reproduction: Original
Material: Natural fiber with natural pigmentsTribe: Abelam
Estimated value: around 70 USD
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- 13" - 33cm
This especially large Abelam yam mask measures approximately 36cm
- 14 1/4" in width, and some 18 cm
These giants can measure between 9 – 12 feet in length and they play a crucial role in the annual yam festival where they are publicly displayed
The growing of large yams (they can be as large as 80-90 inches (2.3 m) long) determines the status of individuals as well as the whole village
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