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Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

$1,050
$1,40025% Off
£804.70
£1,072.9325% Off
€924.86
€1,233.1525% Off
CA$1,474.78
CA$1,966.3725% Off
A$1,650.55
A$2,200.7325% Off
CHF 864
CHF 1,15225% Off
MX$20,051.15
MX$26,734.8725% Off
NOK 10,970.64
NOK 14,627.5125% Off
SEK 10,352.67
SEK 13,803.5625% Off
DKK 6,901.07
DKK 9,201.4325% Off

About the Item

Beautiful and unique ceremonial mask from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea made of wood, cowrie shells, feathers, clay, pigment and grass. Small parts are missing on the upper forehead. Measures: Height 53 cm Width 25 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Grythyttan, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8757234998642

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