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Jipae mask

Jipae mask
 (1979-1984)

Medium
wood, rattan, bamboo, fibre, cockatoo feathers, seeds
Measurements
139.0 × 152.0 × 62.5 cm
Place/s of Execution
Kapi village, West Asmat, West Papua
Accession Number
2003.105
Department
Pacific Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Chris Boylan, Governor, 2003
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
The upper portion is made from knotted rattan, with wooden eyes, ears, and nose piece. A stick inserted into the back of the mask holds cockatoo feathers. The arms and skirts are made of fibre and rattan.