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

$1,960
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£1,498.52
£1,873.1620% Off
€1,726
€2,157.5020% Off
CA$2,746.56
CA$3,433.2020% Off
A$3,066.28
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MX$37,534.24
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NOK 20,404.89
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About the Item

Large woven painted basketry wall mask created in 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. ex-old Los Angeles estate.
  • 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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • 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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