Old Wooden Helmet mask from Papua New Guinea

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Oceanic masks are from Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Borneo, Malaysia, and other islands in the South Pacific

Helmet mask

Abelam people, Northern Sepik River, PNG

28 inches, wood with natural pigments

Q: Could you enlighten me on this Oceanic mask. I have tried several times to locate info on the web....to no avail. Mickey, 10-14-10 66

A: Your wonderful helmet mask is from New Guinea, and regardless of whether it was made for sale or usage, most collectors would love it. An expert just told me it looks Abelam in style, but that he is not aware of them using helmet masks.

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