Lot 25: A Yuat dance mask, New Guinea

Yuat River, Papua New Guinea; H: 14"

The mask of generally flat form, with raised forehead and angular inverted triangles from each eye to the sides of the face, forming the wings of a bird when views with the nose as the bird's head. Incised designs to the face and small rounded lips. Fine patina.

Provenance:
Private California collection

Price Realized: $1,900

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