Buk Mask Mid to late 19th century CE (Pacific) (jan 1, 1850 – jan 1, 1900)

Description:

- Mabuiag Island, Australia (Torres Strait)
- Made by the Mabuiag peoples
- Consisted of a turtle shell, fibers, cassowary feathers, resin, and paint
- Mask was split into three parts: the human face, the bird, and the feathers adorned on top of all of this. The mask combined humanistic and animalistic traits and was used as part of a costume.
- Was to be used during religious ceremonies

Photo:
https://sites.google.com/site/adairarthistory/_/rsrc/1537988092025/ix-the-pacific/218-buk-mask/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-26%20at%202.52.52%20PM.png?height=320&width=258

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