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Iatmul Sepik River Mask & A Wood Carving, New Guinea

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Description

A ceremonial mask, also called a homicide mask, of wood, clay, shells and feathers with a painted face and cowry shell eyes. Beard and edges are decorated with shells embedded in clay. A carved beak extends from nose to chin and Cassawary feathers form its hair and beard. 23 inches. Also a multi-faced painted wood carving with cowry shell eyes. 31 inches.

Condition

Mask has lost some of it's clay decoration on the right side.

Estimate $50 - $500
Starting Bid $25
Us Auction
Jun 3, 2012
Ended
Auctioneer
Dirk Soulis Auctions

Contact

P.O. Box 17
Lone Jack, MO 64070
United States


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