Description: Carved Figure, from Sepik River District, north-eastern Papua New. Vintage Mask. Wood, red, black and white color pigment Size: 30” inches high. Date: Circa 1960’s. Condition: Original fine condition. This wonderful hand card spirit figure from Papua New Guinea is typical of the finest tribal art to come out of the part of this world. The Supernatural creature represented, identifiable sometimes by the hair added but always by the facial paintings, is there four at one and the same time a cold object and useful device for protection. Often there is ornamentation with sea snail-shells pressed into resin or wax. Don’t hesitate if you have any additional questions regarding this piece. This carving came from Northern California estate. Thank you for looking and supporting our small business.
Price: 1450 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-02-22T04:48:55.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
