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Jipae mask
(1979-1984)

Medium
wood, rattan, bamboo, fibre, cockatoo feathers, seeds

Measurements
139.0 × 152.0 × 62.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Chris Boylan, Governor, 2003

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Kapi village, West Asmat, West Papua

Accession Number
2003.105

Department
Pacific Art

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.