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Wosera people,
Middle sepik river, Papua New Guinea, 19th - early 20th century
This wagnen is a dramatic representation of a human face. It is made from
woven cane and has a deep and crusty surface. The head ornament was worn
behind and over the head by a young male initiate during a ceremony to
enter the men's cult. There is a whimsical and powerful quality to this
piece, mainly due to the very expressive large negative space representing
an exaggerated open mouth.
Height: 7 inches
9 inches on custom stand
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