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Two Spirit Bark Masks, Papua New Guinea

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Two Spirit Bark Masks. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a paneled bark gable mask lashed with woven fibers to cane stays, decorated with natural pigments and raffia, measuring 22" high x 15" wide, together with another bark mask lashed to a cane frame, decorated with natural pigments, intended to keep women & children away from the men's common house, measuring 38" high x 17" wide.

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Two Spirit Bark Masks, Papua New Guinea

Name: Two Spirit Bark Masks, Papua New Guinea
SKU: 129904863
Price: 125 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$250 - CA$350

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