Turubu Stone Carved Mosquito Mask

This stone carved “Mosquito” mask is not as commonly seen as the classical Barak mask. From the Turubu region, this piece is raw in form yet displays artistic characteristics with its large extended pointed nose and protruding circular eyes. With nice remains of pigments and good solid age and use, this mask is a unique find.

Boiken Figure

This unique piece features heavy wood with a thick layer of black paint, encrusted in some areas. Inserted within the nose is a wooden spike and twine has been threaded through the ears. The piece also features a second face upon the crown. Location: Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region.

Boiken Dance Mask

This old hard wood Boiken Dance Mask, a variation of the Brag Mask, with the nose carved curving down instead of straight out, has been painted a number of times for ceremonial use with red, blackand white  earth pigments. Piercings through the outer rim for attachments and a patina from on going use are evident.

San Francisco Tribal's 8th Annual Art Show 2nd - 4th November 2012.

  Museums Exhibiting Oceanic and Tribal Art

Australia

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

National Gallery of Australia

South Australian Museum

Western Australian Museum

Canada

Musee de la Civilisation, Quebec

 

France

Museums in France

Musee Dapper Paris

Musee du Quai Branly Paris

Germany

Munich State Museum of Ethnology

Museums in Germany

New Zealand

Auckland Museum, New Zealand

Switzerland

Museum der Kulturen, Basel

Musee d'Ethnographie de Geneve

United Kingdom

British Museum

USA

American Museum of Asmat Art

Bowers Museum

DeYoung Museum - Collections

Denver Art Museum

Fowler Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Art

Peabody Museum  

Abelam Yam Mask

This very unique tightly woven yam mask has its own individual distinct look. Hollow within, the mask has simple features adorned with a central head piece. There is a glossy patina throughout.

Abelam Yam Mask

This old yam mask with layers of original bold pigments includes carved balsa bird like figures woven into the central piece. This piece has been used in ceremonies over time with many layers of pigment applied.