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Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

About the Item

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency piece. Old very encrusted surface. Areas of red and other pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mouth. One eye with projecting disc. This mask or face would have been tied to a large shell which was the currency used in wedding ceremonies. Shell not included. Mask is 15 1/2 inches high, on custom wood and metal base total height 18 3/4 inches. Ex-Michael Hamson, CA; ex old estate, Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 5.38 in (13.67 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Organic Material,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Papua New Guinea
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. some small chips and wear from traditional use. some breaks to the basketry, some areas of the red pigment missing.
Seller Location:
Point Richmond, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: SM1039811stDibs: LU1778238901192

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