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Tago Mask Artist Unidentified (Tami Island) Tami Island Papua New Guinea 1988 cane, sago palm frond mesh (tapa), bush fibre, natural pigment approx. 20" high $1,600.00 CDN CAT# E259 contact us for more information. This piece is sold. Contact us if you would like to commission a similar artwork, or refer to our Commissioned Works section. View more pieces by this artist. index The tago mask is found only on Tami Island in the Huon Gulf. The tago spirit was shown to initiates during apprenticeship. The handles on both sides of the mask are used to hold it in place while dancing.

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