Authentic Savi Mask Papua New Guinea

According to the Iatmul people of Papua New Guinea, the evil powers of ancestral and natural spirits when facing the savi mask, placed at village outskirts to protect residents. Thus not meant to be worn, but rather placed as a “guardian”, the savi mask itself is said to inhabit an aggressive spirit strong enough to keep the evil magic of enemies at bay. All savi masks stick out their tongue in defense of their people, and in this case its reptile-like features certainly work to enforce an impact.