Weight 700gr. Depth 19 cm.
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The mask showcases the traditional motifs and designs that are characteristic of the region, symbolising the vibrant history and spiritual significance of Papua New Guinea. Australian gentleman who previously owned it bought it just after his military service in Vietnam in the late 60s.
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They also share similarities in their language and social organization, but also have differences. The Mongo people are a Bantu ethnic group who live in the equatorial forest of Central Africa. They are the second largest ethnic group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highly influential in its north region.
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The Maasai are a Nilotic largest group inhabiting northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
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This type of man's headrest is used by the Somali nomads. The more elaborate the headrest is, the higher the status is of its owner. Headrests also play an important role in the nuptial ceremonies of Somali nomads.
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A really nice african lobi slingshot, unsually big.
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It's still on the original banana leaf cord 3-6mm beads, graduated progression. The beads are in outstanding condition. An ethnographic museum grade strand 23" strand.
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