Woven Basket Yam Mask but there are a few

but there are a few small knicks on the wood frame (mainly on the top rim) and slight discoloration in a few areas of the linen cloth background (see photos for examples)

framed Alkyd Oil on art board

The brass knobs are used as shields over multi-colored painted circles

Features solid heavy wood construction

the lower structure elaborately carved and painted with scrollwork and geometric motifs

Woven Basket Yam Mask but there are a fewBaba Tagwa Tumbwa Mask is a full helmet type mask used during the Yam ceremonies and male initiations. Woven cane fiber and painted with natural pigments made from minerals and plant extracts. Abalam People, West Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea.