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jan 14, 1920 - Malagan display and mask

Description:

20th century
Wood, pigment, fiber and shell
Papua New Guinea
Also spelled Malangan
What is Malagan?
Used during a single occasion then destroyed.
Symbolism? Imagery includes fish and birds alluding to myths and natural characteristics of the animals.

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23 Jan 2018
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Date:

jan 14, 1920
Now
~ 106 years ago

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