Old Sepik River Carved Galip Nut Amulet Mask Amulet - New Guinea
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Rare miniature facial - mask depiction, hand-carved from a Galip nut. Hollowed back. Amulets like this example were attached to bags, belts and sacred flutes. Wear from long tribal use. Early to Mid 20th Century. Sepik River area Papua New Guinea. PNG.
Height - 2” (5 cm)
PROVENANCE: California ethnographic collection.
CONDITION : Good condition with wear from and well developed patina.
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Old Sepik River Carved Galip Nut Amulet Mask Amulet - New Guinea
Estimate $100 - $200
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