Decorative panel made by Tukano group

Unknown author20th century

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art
Lisboa, Portugal

"Tapa", a painted liber panel, depicting a mask or a mythological figure surrounded by two animals, used by the Tukano (Brazil) for decorative purposes both inside and outside their houses.

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Title: Decorative panel made by Tukano group
Creator: Unknown author
Date Created: 20th century
Location Created: Rio Negro, North Amazon, Brazil
Physical Dimensions: 86 cm x 22.6 cm
Type: Painting
Rights: Collection: National Museum of Ethnology. Image: DGPC/ADF
Medium: Liber, natural pigments
Catalog number: MNE: AN.710

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