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Mask, malangan Songis Head |
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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Papua New Guinea
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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New Ireland, Malangan
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Category:
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Masks
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Size:
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26" X 12"
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| Helmet" type mask carved by Master Carver Songis Lamot of Tatau Island in the Tabar group. This image sat on top of a huge seated "bush"figure composed of rattan and cord with raised arms and hands of wood which personified a mythological character. It would be present at malangan ceremonies. The crest on top of the head represents a hair style worn by young men. This is also represented in the tatanua masks that are danced at funerary rituals. | ||
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