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Mask of an ancestor spirit - Papua New Guinea - Sepik

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Mask of an ancestor spirit - Papua New Guinea - Sepik

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Description

wood, greyish brown patina, of characteristic form: raised beard with notched rim, bow-shaped nose with pierced septum, reduced ornaments aside the notched mouth, slightly dam., minor missing parts (beard, crowning knob), cracks, metal base
H: 53 cm
Provenance:
Dutch Private Collection
Continent: Oceania

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Mask of an ancestor spirit - Papua New Guinea - Sepik

Name: Mask of an ancestor spirit - Papua New Guinea - Sepik
SKU: 30578179
Price: 2200 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €2,200 - €4,000

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