Very impressive conical ritual helmet mask worn at night during the Baining fire dances in Sepik Papua New Guinea. This mask is made of tapa, rattan, feathers, and natural pigments. Very expressive face painting with geometric patterns symbolizing ancestral spirits. Woven plant fibers around the base typical for masking the dancer's body and connecting them to the spirit world. Double mask symbolizing dualities: life-death / visible-invisible / man-spirit. Ritual destination with signs of use, tears... visible in the photos. Max dimensions: Height 150 x diameter 75 cm approximately. - Orders are delivered to the foot of your home - Dimensions are always specified: no disputes will be accepted if the furniture does not fit in your staircase or if your ceiling is too low... for example. - Specific delivery rates apply for islands: Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Balearic Islands......... - Delivery times are generally very short for all major urban areas - These times may be extended for extremely isolated and poorly served destinations: feel free to contact me beforehand. Authenticity: Original Type: Mask Origin: Oceania Material: Wood