An estate collection of 24 primitive masks, tools, decorations, and items by Oceanic indigenous tribal artists of Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, and the Marquesas Islands. Includes: one (1) mixed media grotesque head bust or architectural element, with protruding eye forms, red natural ichor pigment, bone embellishments, and central carved wood support (measures approximately 17" x 8" x 8.5"); two (2) woven palm rattan belts or strap accoutrements, with dried grass fringe, and natural dyed burgundy striping (larger measures approximately 70" x 1" x .15"); one (1) mixed media turtle shell grotesque mask with naturalistic decorations including cowrie shells, natural pigment, and supported in a woven palm frame with dark brown pigment finish (measures approximately 13" x 9" x 2"); one (1) mixed media bone knife with grotesque pottery mask handle and naturalistic decorations including cowrie shells, feathers, natural pigment, and dried grass (measures approximately 13" x 6" x 2.5"); one (1) primitive tribal belt made with naturalistic decorations including dried fruit or seed pods (measures approximately 75" x 1" x .5"); one (1) primitive tribal necklace made with woven palm rattan leaves and naturalistic decorations including dried fruit or seed pods (measures approximately 18" length); and 17 primitive tribal hand made tapa bark cloth mats in various sizes and designs, including wedding tapas, by artisans of the Marquesas, Tonga, and Fiji (largest measures approximately 70" x 21.5" x .15"). Provenance: From the private collection of a world traveler and gallerist.

Dimensions: 70 X 21.5 X .15 in.

Condition: Good to fair condition having mild to moderate age and use related surface wear. Estate fresh to the market.

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