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Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
$2,000
$2,50020% Off
£1,523.67
£1,904.5820% Off
€1,738.87
€2,173.5820% Off
CA$2,810.47
CA$3,513.0920% Off
A$3,062.92
A$3,828.6520% Off
CHF 1,621.95
CHF 2,027.4420% Off
MX$36,788.91
MX$45,986.1420% Off
NOK 20,534.23
NOK 25,667.7920% Off
SEK 18,879.21
SEK 23,599.0120% Off
DKK 12,987.40
DKK 16,234.2520% Off
About the Item
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency.
Areas of white, black and red pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mouth.
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 13 inches high, on custom metal base total height 15 inches.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- 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.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SM1042821stDibs: LU1778232900312
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