Through March 31, 2013, the Australian Museum of Sydney is presenting a special installation of masks from across Melanesia.
Spirit Faces offers visitors the chance to discover the vast variety of South Pacific masks--in form, function, material, and associated mythology.
Visit the Australian Museum's official website.
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| Eharo mask - Papuan Gulf - Before 1920 |
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| Lorr mask - Duke of York Islands - Before 1885 |
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| Malanggan mask - New Ireland - Before 1887 |
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| Susu mask - New Britain - Before 1911 |
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| Overmodeled shell mask - Sepik, Papua New Guinea - Second half of 20th century |
Images courtesy of the Australian Museum
