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<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_transp6191.jpg)
Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_transp6191.jpg)
<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_transp6191.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_transp6191.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_overall.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_overall.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_side_SL4.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_side_SL4.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.2212_print_front_bw.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.2212_print_front_bw.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.2212_print_side_bw.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.35.2212_print_side_bw.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail11.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail11.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail08.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail08.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail10.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail10.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail09.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail09.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail12.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail12.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_label.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_label.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail01.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail01.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail02.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail02.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail04.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail04.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail03.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail03.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail06.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail06.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail07.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail07.jpg)

<em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail05.jpg)

Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.35.2212_detail05.jpg)

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Mask (Tatanua)

Arts of the Pacific Islands

MEDIUM Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment
  • Place Made: New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
    • DATES 19th century
    DIMENSIONS 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Pacific Islands
    ACCESSION NUMBER 35.2212
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Russell Sturgis
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Wooden mask, the face of which is painted black, red and white. Eyes made from tapestry turban snail opercula. The crest of the mask is made of bark fiber, seeds, rattan, and possibly pieces of sponge.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Mask (Tatanua), 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_transp6191.jpg)
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    <em>Mask (Tatanua)</em>, 19th century. Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment, 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Russell Sturgis, 35.2212. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.2212_transp6191.jpg)

    TAGS

    New Ireland
    mask
    wood
    bark
    fiber
    painted mask
    maskfaces
    eyes
    ceremonial
    spiritual
    decorative

    TAGS

    New Ireland
    mask
    wood
    bark
    fiber
    painted mask
    maskfaces
    eyes
    ceremonial
    spiritual
    decorative

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