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Mask from New Ireland

A Malagan mask called tatanua.

Mask from New Britain
Collection Number H0144390
Artefact Malagan mask
Location New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago
Materials Softwood, Colouring, Sea-snail opercula, Plant fibre, Bark cloth, plaster-like substance.
Dimensions/Weight H: 33.4 cm / W: 24.4 cm / D: 46.7 cm / Wght: 698.0 g

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