s01174486
"Mask"1978.412.1510_Web
This mask was found in Queensland, Australia. This was built from the Toress Strait Islander culture and was worn in part to a costume. Made of metal and string in a(54.6 x 63.5 x 57.8 cm) form. This was meant to mimic animals found on the Mabuiag Island. Worn during hunt ceremonies as a way to spawn fish or animals during a hunt.
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"Mask"1978.412.1510_Web
This mask was found in Queensland, Australia. This was built from the Toress Strait Islander culture and was worn in part to a costume. Made of metal and string in a(54.6 x 63.5 x 57.8 cm) form. This was meant to mimic animals found on the Mabuiag Island. Worn during hunt ceremonies as a way to spawn fish or animals during a hunt.
www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/311950?searchFiel...