CultureAsmat people
Titles
- Shirt Mask
Date1900–1973
PlaceIrian Jaya, New Guinea
MediumRaffia, bamboo, other plant fibers, wood, paint, seeds, and feathers
Dimensions75 in. height (190.5cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number73.182
Not on view
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1860–1900
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1868–1900
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1920–1940
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1900–1940
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1880–1890
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1950–1960
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