<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)

Medium: Wood, rattan, barkcloth, fiber, seeds, sea sponge, tapestry turban snail (Turbo petholatus) opercula, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 13 × 14 × 10 in. (33 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 35.2212

Image: 35.2212_transp6191.jpg,

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.

Brooklyn Museum