Weblinks
BASKET YAM masks (left) and WOODEN YAM masks (right) are found in the Abelam villages above the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Men weave or carve these masks, then paint them with clay pigments or natural dyes, for decorating the largest yams at harvest ceremonies. During ceremonial displays, colorful feathers, flowers, leaves and shell money are added for beauty and power. A man's status is judged by how long he can grow these ceremonial yams, which can reach 9-12 feet
Category: Galleries - exhibitions - shops
Added on: Jan 22, 2001 | Hits: 13439
WARN (4): E_WARNING: Illegal string offset 'EZComments' in weblinks_user_details--t_Elitecircle-l_en.php line 22