Product Introduction: Tapuanu Mask. A wooden mask from the Satawan Atoll in the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Dating from around 1914-1947. A piece of primitive art from approximately 100 years ago, a museum piece, and rarely seen on the market. It is rare and highly valuable as a historical artifact, and is housed in the National Museum of Ethnology and the British Museum. The material is breadfruit wood, which is a very light material. It is colored with something like gofun (a white pigment), and although there is some peeling, the patterns remain and are in a condition suitable for viewing. The hiragana script on the back is said to be the name of the place written by a Japanese person who collected it during the Japanese colonial period. It is light, so it can be hung on the wall just by lightly hammering a thin nail. Originally, it seems to have been tied to the wall with a string, as there are two nails on the back and traces of the string being cut. It has a simpler design than African folk art, and its charm makes it a good fit for rooms where not many objects are placed. Condition: Please understand that this is an antique and folk art piece from about 100 years ago. There is some wear on the patterns, but there are no noticeable chips or scratches. Size: Height: Approximately 37 cm Width: Approximately 16 cm Thickness: Approximately 6 cm Note: This item is also listed on other auction sites, so there is a possibility that the item may be canceled if a buyer appears on another site first. Thank you for your understanding. Folk Art Primitive Art Folk Craft, Antique, Micronesia, Tapuanu tapuanu object