Sold2016Middle Sepik Carved & Polychrome Ancestor MaskDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik carved and polychrome ancestor mask. Stylized with cowrie shells, hook nose, incised mouth, and netted raffia around chin. 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and FlorencSee Sold Price
Sold2017Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†MaskOceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea, Melanesia {Dimensions 39 x 26 x 13 inches} [some losses to cowrie shells and mask]See Sold Price
Sold2023IATMUL (MWAI) MASKIATMUL (MWAI) MASKPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River Region, Iatmul People, first half 20th century. Polychrome decorated carved wood mask having oblong face with elongated zoomorphic nose below a fSee Sold Price
Sold2015PNG / Sepik River Ancestral Mask, ex-Arte PrimitivoPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. 1950 CE. Masks of this type were created to honor deceased ancestors and were thought to contain their sprits. Nicely carved and beautifully painted with tradSee Sold Price
Sold2023Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik Carved MaskAn early Papua New Guinea ceremonial carved wood Middle Sepik River mask having a long, narrow face colored with red and white pigment.See Sold Price
Sold2023Papua New Guinea Middle Sepik Carved Ceremonial MaskAn early Papua New Guinea ceremonial carved wood ceremonial Middle Sepik River mask with an oval face having a square shaped backing with ridged edge and shells in place of eyes.See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Abelam Middle Sepik Yam MaskA Papua New Guinea Abelam Middle Sepik River carved yam mask, carved wood and natural pigment paint, depicting a male face with headdress and collar painted in red, yellow, black, and white natural piSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome female ancestor figure wearing cloth loincloth with heart shaped face and hook nose. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and FloSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New GuineaDESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome male ancestor figure with arms at sides. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, FloridSee Sold Price
Sold2018Papua New Guinea Polychrome Carved Wood Suspension HookPapua New Guinea Polychrome Carved Wood Suspension Hook middle sepik river region, 20th century Length 17 inches Estimate $400-600See Sold Price
Sold2018Sepik River New Guinea Carved Ancestor PlaqueCarved in the style of a Sepik River culture ancestor mask. Carved masqueron above face, figural crocodile at chin, with applied cowrie shell and grass accents. Condition commensurate with age. 26"H xSee Sold Price
Sold2024SEPIK RIVER NECKRESTSEPIK RIVER NECKREST PAPUA NEW GUINEA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY carved wood, snail shell and vegetal fibre, with relief carved ancestor masks to the ends, the reverse with incised design aSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ancestor Mask from Papua New GuineaThis Oceanic/Pacific carved ancestor mask, possibly a bull roarer, is from Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Region. There is carving on both sides, red ochre paint highlights. Pre-WW11 item brought backSee Sold Price
Sold20235 Dance Masks5 Dance Masks including Bali bird mask 10", Murik Lakes region spirit mask 20", Middle Sepik Bird Mask 16", Lower Sepik Mask with Cassowary Feathers 13", Sawos ancestor mask 16".See Sold Price
Sold20188 Papau New Guinea Ethnographic ObjectsLot of 8 Papau New Guinea Objects. 3 Middle Sepik "Mai" masks. 1 Asmat carved handle, 1 Latmol flute stopper, 1 latmol flute bamboo (split), 1 wood paddle, 1 sm carved head. Poor condition all. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold20161950s PNG Iatmul Carved Wooden Ancestor HeadMiddle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1950 CE. Elongated solid carved head with long forehead, inset eyes once with shell inlay, prominent nose with flared nostrils. A very striking figure! Size: 12.25"See Sold Price
Sold2018Large Wood Carved Polychrome Tribal Mask with Shell andLarge Wood Carved Polychrome Tribal Mask with Shell and Plaited Fibers. Possibly from the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea area. Some losses and rubbing to paint. Measures 47" H x 13" W. Shipping: ThirdSee Sold Price
Sold2016Carved Tribal Mask from Papua New GuineaCarved tribal mask from Papua New Guinea middle Sepik. [25" H x 5 1/2" W x 4" D]. Losses to paint.See Sold Price
Sold2016Ancestor Spirit (Tumbuna) Mask, PNG, Sepik RiverAncestor Spirit (Tumbuna) Mask, PNG, Middle Sepik River. Wood, pigment; wicker; plant fibers; cowrie shells; guine hen feathers. Size: 20" x 10.5" x 3.5" (51 x 27 x 9 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of 2 Lower Sepik Canoe ProwsTwo Lower Sepik canoe prows. Lower Sepik River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the prows with well-carved ancestor head in mask-like style terminating in a reptilian head possiblSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor Wall Mask from Torembi Village - SepikAncestor wall mask from Torembi village - SEPIK - Papua New Guinea 1970's Wood 53 cm Ancestor wall mask from Torembi village, Sepik region. Carved out of wood and painted by the artist, this mask hasSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor wall mask from Torembi village - SEPIK - PapuaAncestor wall mask from Torembi village - SEPIK - Papua New Guinea - SEPIK - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood 29 cm Ancestor wall mask from Torembi village, Sepik region. Carved out of wood and placed withSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor wall mask from Tambanum village - SEPIK -Ancestor wall mask from Tambanum village - SEPIK - - SEPIK - Papua New Guinea 1970 Wood, shells 44,5 cm Ancestor wall mask from Tambanum village, Sepik region. Carved out of wood this mask has the disSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor Wall Mask from Avitip Village SepikAncestor wall mask from Avitip village - SEPIK - Papua New Guinea 2nd half 20th century Wood 29, 5 cm Ancestor wall mask from Avitip village, Sepik region. Carved out of wood and placed with kauri sheSee Sold Price
Jun 02Global Auctions CompanyCarved Wood Polychrome Female Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea Sepik Abelam$250
Jun 02Global Auctions CompanyPapua New Guinea Bahinemo polychrome Carved Wood Mask with hooks, stripe$180
Jun 04John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.Gregory Lomayesva (b. 1971), A Hopi Shalako-style katsina mask, 1997$250
Jun 02Global Auctions CompanyJapanese Noh Mask, Polychrome pigments and gesso over carved wood, animal hair$200
![Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask: Oceanic Latmul Ancestor Polychrome Male†Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua, New Guinea, Melanesia {Dimensions 39 x 26 x 13 inches} [some losses to cowrie shells and mask]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/103159/52841151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1493331921)
![Carved Tribal Mask from Papua New Guinea: Carved tribal mask from Papua New Guinea middle Sepik. [25" H x 5 1/2" W x 4" D]. Losses to paint.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/89942/46084101_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1465914590)
