Masks from the Sepik Region are carved from a single piece of wood that is incised and painted with colorful patterns. Common features include the beak-shaped nose, which can face either upwards or downwards, and concentric lines of red, yellow, white, and black pigments.  The masks are generally used in rituals for the purpose of protection, and these often take place during … [Read more...] about Sepik Region Mask: Researched and Conserved by Akira Alves