Vintage MEI Spirit Of The Names Iatmul Tribe Papua New Guinea Wood Mask Folk Art

Vintage hand-carved wooden wall mask titled Spirit of the Names in the style of the Iatmul Tribe of Papua New Guinea. This striking elongated tribal mask features carved facial details, inset shell-style eyes, and traditional painted geometric patterns in black, cream, red, and tan. by the ceremonial and ancestral art traditions of the Sepik River region, the mask makes a dramatic display piece for collectors of Oceanic art, tribal carvings, ethnographic décor, and indigenous folk art. Measures approximately 22 tall x 3.5 wide. The reverse includes a hanging hole for wall display. Good preowned vintage condition. No specific flaws noted: some discoloration and piece of wood missing at top—please review all photos carefully. As with any vintage piece, minor signs of age and use may be present. papuanewguinea, iatmultribe, sepikriver, spiritofthenames, oceanicart, tribalmask, ethnographicdecor, woodcarving, indigenousart, culturalcollectible