Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Date: 1999 / Subject (Geographic): Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea--Social life and customs - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Contributing Institution Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston ✖ Date 1999 ✖ Subject (Geographic) Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea--Social life and customs ✖

1. Wooden shield

Date:: 1900 and 1999
Description:: Wooden shield for ceremonial purposes (possibly of the Asmat people). It is carved from a light weight wood. Origin Papua New Guinea.

2. Ancestor board (Spirit board)

Ancestor board (Spirit board)

Date:: 1900 and 1999
Description:: Oval ancestoral or spirit board with abstract designs. Ancestor boards are kept in men's ceremonial houses and can represent personal spirits or simply be used for decoration. Origin Papua New Guinea.

3. Raffia mask (Tambuan mask)

Raffia mask (Tambuan mask)

Date:: 1900 and 1999
Description:: Mask used during the performance of tambuan (or tumbuan) dances. It is woven from raffia and and has a beak, cross-hatched crown, circular eyes, and reeds projecting from circular ear rings. Origin Papua New Guinea.