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Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

$1,160
$1,45020% Off
£880.82
£1,101.0220% Off
€1,007.28
€1,259.1020% Off
CA$1,620.69
CA$2,025.8620% Off
A$1,802.56
A$2,253.2020% Off
CHF 941.24
CHF 1,176.5520% Off
MX$21,935.23
MX$27,419.0320% Off
NOK 12,021.08
NOK 15,026.3420% Off
SEK 11,273.65
SEK 14,092.0620% Off
DKK 7,517.70
DKK 9,397.1320% Off
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About the Item

Early woven painted basketry yam mask from Papua New Guinea. Bug eyed or bird faced mask with heavy incrustation from many years of use, a striking mask that easily hangs on the wall. Multiple face and form images, including small mouth at bottom. 15 1/2 inches high, mid 20th century. on wood and metal stand with a total height 18 1/4"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 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#351stDibs: LU1778224233862

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