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Rare 1940s PNG Wood Maskette - Incised Eyes

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Rare 1940s PNG Wood Maskette - Incised Eyes

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Description

Papua New Guinea, probably lower Sepik River region, ca. 1940s. A beautifully carved wooden mask of an elongated ovoid form with incised eyes, 'skin' meticulously incised with stylized geometric and linear motifs, and characteristic hooked nose Size: 5.25" L x 2.125" W (13.3 cm x 5.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos Collection, acquire before 1974.

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Condition

Minor abrasions and chips to nose, right side and 'chin' of mask as shown. Else excellent.

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Rare 1940s PNG Wood Maskette - Incised Eyes

Name: Rare 1940s PNG Wood Maskette - Incised Eyes
SKU: 47154974
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $350

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