
D7
Wosera, Southern Abelam people
East Sepik, PNG
The headdress has a solid circular woven centre; the crown of the head fits neatly into the smaller circle; above is a finely formed face, using cowrie shells for eyes and mouth. The volumous plumage is of cassowary feathers, from a large mature bird.
Size: 48 x 80 cm
Price: $1200