Mosquito Mask

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Origin:  Mambe People, North Coast , New Guinea
Age:  First Half 20th Century
Materials:  Wood, Natural Pigments
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Mosquito mask  “Parak Mask “
Represents a male mythical spirit and danced during male initiation and hunting ceremonies. The spirit is said to be able to reveal game to hunters while concealing it from strangers.

It is rare to find  a Parak mask with its pigment still intact.