Material: Leather
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 30 cm, Width 22 cm, Depth 22
Order Number: MHSTM7

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again.

There is an example of a wooden one in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Wood
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 15.5 cm, width 14 cm
Order Number: MHSTM1

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again as evidenced by the patina.

There is an example in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Leather
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 26 cm, width 22 cm (ear to ear)
Order Number: MHSTM2

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again.

There is an example of a wooden one in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Wood
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 24 cm, width 14.5 cm
Order Number: MHSTM3

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again as evidenced by the patina.

There is an example in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Wood
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 47 cm, width 17 cm (including the handle)
Order Number: MHSTM4

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again as evidenced by the patina.

There is an example in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Wood
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 28.5 cm, width 16 cm
Order Number: MHSTM5

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again as evidenced by the patina.

There is an example in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Leather
Style: Timor, probably East Timor
Size: Height 26 cm, Width 14 cm
Order Number: MHSTM6

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again.

There is an example of a wooden one in Oceania: Art of the Pacific Islands in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Eric Kjellgren, 2007, page 244.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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Material: Leather
Style: Timor
Size: Length 34.5 cm, Width 29 cm, Depth 13 cm
Order Number: M6

Timor had a distinctive tradition of dance masks, whose origins and significance remain uncertain. Realistic masks were worn  by men to represent ancestors during dances and ceremonies, including victories in war. They were attached to a  headdress, wig or hood to hide the wearer’s identity. The whole lot was heavy. They are smooth and display cool power. They would have been worn again and again.

19th – early 20th century.

Please ask for the price (or make an offer).

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