Unknown Indigenous Pacific Islands or First Nations Australian artist
Shirt Mask

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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ProvenanceAtjs Village, New Guinea; Malcolm T. Walker, 1972; John Shinn, 1972; [Cusack Gallery, Houston, 1972–1973]; purchased by MFAH, 1973.

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