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Large Woven Painted Basketry Wall Mask Blackwater Rivers, Papua New Guinea

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Large woven painted basketry wall mask Blackwater rivers area, Papua New Guinea. With open expressive mouth and mask fringed with feathers, striking mask that easily hangs on the wall. 24 inches high, mid 20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMCC#341stDibs: LU1778224223192
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