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Lima: Museo Nacional de Arqueología Antropología e Historia del Perú
spirits of the bush (kontuossi or kontuorsi)
buti figures were used for protection against witchcraft
ritual significance
highlights the Inca's mastery in creating functional yet beautifully crafted items
Abelam Ceremonial Yam Mask Baba glass Lima: Museo Nacional de ArqueologíaAbelam people, mid. 20th century, Maprik district, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Mesmerizing, tightly woven yam mask (baba, also known as bapamini) from the Abelam people of the Prince Alexander Mountains in the Sepik region of northeast New Guinea. This traditional mask is crafted from wild vine (Lygodium) fiber and features a prominent ridge for the nose, concentric rings for the eyes, and an elaborate crest adorned with zigzag patterns.