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Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases

$600
$75020% Off
£459.98
£574.9720% Off
€526.34
€657.9320% Off
CA$847.94
CA$1,059.9220% Off
A$921.67
A$1,152.0920% Off
CHF 493.39
CHF 616.7320% Off
MX$11,140.88
MX$13,926.1020% Off
NOK 6,217.62
NOK 7,772.0320% Off
SEK 5,734.26
SEK 7,167.8320% Off
DKK 3,930.93
DKK 4,913.6720% Off

About the Item

Group of three early Papua New Guinea Sepik miniature tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. Different Bird imagery in each one. Possibly owl, hornbill and hummingbird, make a great set. Largest mask is 7 1/2 inches high, on custom base total height 10 3/4 inches. Each on separate custom base. ex- old southern California collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 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. some small chips, dirt and wear from traditional use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMCC#731stDibs: LU1778232921682

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