A’Idio Village, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea

This amazing Papuan dance costume from A’Idio Village, is similar to the more commonly known Kanipu costume. Representing bush spirits it is worn by young boys at initiation, or to guard “majic” coconuts to be used at ceremonies.

Tapa cloth stretched over a cane frame with a grass fiber fringe.

Ex: H.M. Lissauer collection. Collected in the 1960’s.

Dimensions: 110 x 54 x 120 cm or 43 x 21 x 47 inches
Price: $1500.00 AUD