Unknown Indigenous Pacific Islands or First Nations Australian artist
Gable Mask for a Men's House

Public Domain

CultureSawos or Iatmul peoples

Titles

Date1900–1950

PlacePapua New Guinea

MediumSago spathes, plant fibers, nails, and paint

Dimensions40 x 23 1/2 x 16in. (101.6 x 59.7 x 40.6cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number64.21

Current Location

The Caroline Wiess Law Building

Lower Brown Corridor

On view

Department

Object Type

ProvenanceStephen Kellner, Sydney, Australia, by 1964; purchased by MFAH, 1964.

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