Lissengung Island, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. A Malagan ceremonial mask. This mask was carved by Fabian Pano, a master carver of Malagan ceremonial masks. Fabian learned the craft from his father who learned from the generations before him. These masks used to be burned after a ceremony but there are so few carvers left, the masks are now preserved and collected.

Face to Face: Portraits of the Human Spirit

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Lissengung Island, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. A Malagan ceremonial mask. This mask was carved by Fabian Pano, a master carver of Malagan ceremonial masks. Fabian learned the craft from his father who learned from the generations before him. These masks used to be burned after a ceremony but there are so few carvers left, the masks are now preserved and collected.
  • Date: 1 Jun 2010
  • Location: Papua New Guinea
  • Filename: 069.tif
  • Image size: 5250x3493 pixels