Lot Essay
Such masks represent the ancestress Nevinbumbaau and were worn by members of high grade in Malekula ceremonies.
Details
A VANUATU FIBER HEADDRESS
Malekula Island
The large round helmet with articulated face, boar's tusks affixed in corners of mouth, an elongated figure extends from back of mask with attenuated arms and legs, orange, blue, white and black painted circles and bands
27in. (68.5cm.) high
Malekula Island
The large round helmet with articulated face, boar's tusks affixed in corners of mouth, an elongated figure extends from back of mask with attenuated arms and legs, orange, blue, white and black painted circles and bands
27in. (68.5cm.) high
Literature
Brazeau, 1984, p.30, no.22
Exhibited
University of Wisconsin, Melanesian Art, Dialogue with the Spirits, Sept. 24 - Nov. 4, 1984