Large Antique Woven Rattan Yam Mask

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A striking piece of Oceanic tribal art, this large woven mask originates from the Sepik River region of Papua New … Read more A striking piece of Oceanic tribal art, this large woven mask originates from the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, likely created by the Abelam people. Known as a "Yam Mask", it was traditionally crafted to decorate giant ceremonial yams during harvest festivals, transforming the tubers into living ancestral spirits. The mask is expertly woven from rattan in a tight, textural pattern and features a prominent, ridge-like nose and small, staring eyes. A fringe of dyed natural fibers frames the face in a rusty red hue, adding movement and contrast to the dark, smoked finish of the weaving. It looks incredible mounted on a clean white wall in a modernist hallway or living room.

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