Tribal Art and Ethnographica Catalogue


Melanesia: Irian Jaya

Item ID: t4681



Item Code: t4681
Description: An Asmat spirit costume, jipae.
Woven rope with natural earth pigments; grass fibre decoration; wooden nose piece.
Artist: Towesi.
Minor loss to weave on front of head; otherwise fine condition.
Origin: Irogo village, west Asmat, Irian Jaya
Dimensions: Complete length: 160 cm
Price: AUD $1,200.00 USD $840.00 EUR €636.00
Status: Available
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