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Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
$942.50
$1,45035% Off
£712.11
£1,095.5635% Off
€816.47
€1,256.1035% Off
CA$1,315.37
CA$2,023.6435% Off
A$1,431.22
A$2,201.8835% Off
CHF 757.81
CHF 1,165.8735% Off
MX$17,218.55
MX$26,490.0735% Off
NOK 9,622.54
NOK 14,803.9035% Off
SEK 8,803.95
SEK 13,544.5335% Off
DKK 6,100.15
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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)
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- 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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