Papua New Guinea Middle river mask

Authentic Very Old Mask - Papua New Guinea - Mei Iatmul - Middle Sepik River Tribal Art Oceanic. Clay ,shells,hair. 19 " long 4.5 wide The Mei masks of the Iatmul people of New Guinea are not face masks, but are tied to a conical structure made of plaited fibers which covers the head and shoulders of a dancer. While similar in shape, the style and decoration of the masks vary by village throughout the Sepik River region. 20th century Mei mask. Wood, pigments, cowry shells, hair and clay. .