Description: Fine old Asmat Jipae costumeNew Guinea Old German collection At least 50 years old but might be much older85cmstand is not includedShipping Europe 50 dollarWorldwide 75 dollar Masks are prepared in secret within the confines of the men’s ceremonial house (yeu) and can take up to four to five months to complete.At the conclusion of the dance rites, the costumes are disassembled. Leaf skirts and fringes are burned but the fiber body masks, now imbued with the power of the ancestors, are often kept in the men’s ceremonial house and can be reused in future ceremonies.
Price: 250 USD
Location: 's-Gravenhage
End Time: 2024-11-05T08:04:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 75 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
