Crocodile mask from the Torres Strait Islands - Australian …
WEBThis is a crocodile mask from Mer (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait Islands. The long snout is constructed from turtle shell with teeth and ears made from wood. White pigeon feathers are attached to a triangular bamboo projection.
Mask (Buk, Krar, or Kara) | Torres Strait Islander | The …
WEBThe unique turtle-shell masks of the Torres Strait Islands that lie between Australia and New Guinea are among the most striking works of Oceanic art. Attributed to Mabuiag Island, this work displays the composite human and animal imagery typical of western Torres Strait masks.
Mask (Le Op) | Torres Strait Island people - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBIn the eastern Torres Strait, turtle-shell masks, known as le op (human face), almost universally took the form of human images adorned with lifelike coiffures and beards of human hair. Equipped with an opening on the underside, which allowed it to be slipped over the head, the mask completely covered the performer's head and face when worn.
Mask (Buk), Torres Strait, Mabuiag Island - Smarthistory
WEBMask (Buk), Torres Strait, Mabuiag Island, mid- to late 19th century, turtle shell, wood, cassowary feathers, fiber, resin, shell, paint, 21-1/2 inches high (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). Speakers: Dr. Peri Klemm and Dr. Beth Harris.
Crocodile Mask from the Torres Strait- E017339 - Australian …
WEBCrocodile Mask from the Torres Strait. In the Torres Strait Islands turtle shell masks were worn for rituals and ceremonies. Masks represented ancestors and associated totems, frequently the crocodile.
Evolution: Torres Strait Masks - Western Australian Museum
WEBAug 21, 2022 · Experience special insight into the role of masks in Torres Strait Islander culture, the reaction of the early maritime explorers to this cultural practice, and the rituals that brought these amazing masks to life in this incredible travelling exhibition.
Evolution: Torres Strait Masks - Western Australian Museum
WEBEvolution: Torres Strait Masks showcases the rich history of mask making in the Torres Strait Islands (Zenadh Kes), located between Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea.
Sugu Mawa (Octopus Mask) - National Museum of Australia
WEBThe 2.3-metre high Sugu Mawa artwork created by Alick Tipoti is a powerful expression of the artist’s Torres Strait Islander heritage and the story of the Octopus Clan. Tipoti is well-known for his intricate linocuts and often experiments with the use of modern materials to express traditional themes. Sugu means ‘octopus’ and Mawa means ...
Our Global Neighbours: The Crocodile Mask E17339
WEBThis mask from Torres Strait will be displayed at the Australian Museum again. Rightly so! Despite its menacing expression it is visually striking and viewers can easily imagine its symbolic potency when used in dance ceremonies during tropical nights.
NMA: Striking Torres Strait Islander masks on display
WEBMay 19, 2017 · An exhibition of 12 striking masks and related cultural materials celebrating the rich and continuing tradition in the Torres Strait opens today at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.
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