Papua Crafts
Wood mask, 'Single Tooth Man'
A furrowed brow crowns this whimsical mask by I N N Sukanda A. Wide eyes, an open mouth and a single tooth lend a handsome symmetry to the albesia wood carving. The artisan brings his own imagination to the artistic style of Papua, on the island in New Guinea.
Wood mask, 'First Man in Black'
Solemn and dignified, this male mask captures the aesthetic minimalism of Papua's tribal art. Made Sarna replicates the art of Irian Jaya, an isolated community.
Wood sculpture, 'Asmat Acrobats'
Bukti Suyasa depicts two figures in an impossible pose as one supports the other in a handstand. The upper man brings his feet up over his head like an acrobat. The piece is carved in the style of the Asmat people of Papua.
Wood batik mask, 'Flower Goddess'
Delicate blossoms cover the surface of a hand-carved mask. Depicting a beautiful flower goddess, Handaru Baskoro creates the images in finely worked batik.
Wood sculpture, 'Asmat Man'
A stylized personage takes on a regal pose, suggesting he holds an important position in tribal society. Bukti Suyasa depicts an Asmat man from Papua. Their unique woodcarving designs are renowned throughout the world.
Wood batik mask, 'Man of Mystery'
This mask depicts a mysterious personage of exceptional beauty. A superb example of batik on wood, it comes from the expertise of Bali's Handaru Baskoro.