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Mwai Dance Mask - Tribal Mask - #7464 $95.00

  • Mwai Dance Mask - Tribal Mask - #7464
  • Mwai Dance Mask - Tribal Mask - #7464

7464 The Mwai (mai or Mei) is the ‘Spirit of the Names’ and is used in initiation ceremonies. The wearer of the mwai can call the names of spirits to his assistance without incurring the ire of the spirit. The mwai teaches the young initiates the names of the spirits they must know to pass into manhood. 27.75 inches tall. Iatmul tribe, middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, Korogo Village

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New Guinea Tribal Art eGuide

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