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A 20TH C. NEW IRELAND TATANUA DANCE MASK WITH FIBER

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A 20TH C. NEW IRELAND TATANUA DANCE MASK WITH FIBER

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Description

The carved and painted wood visage with shell eyes and elaborate headdress of various fibers is attributed to the people of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea and their mortuary feast dance.

Measures 19 x 7 x 14 inches.

Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.

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Condition

Very good original condition, there are no issues of major damage or repair.

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A 20TH C. NEW IRELAND TATANUA DANCE MASK WITH FIBER

Name: A 20TH C. NEW IRELAND TATANUA DANCE MASK WITH FIBER
SKU: 117345558
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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