Lot 28: A Schouten islands mask, New Guinea

Vokeo island, Papua New Guinea; H: 20"

Of typical form, the mask with rounded forehead, with typical nose and nasal decorations, above an arced band and small mouth. The bottom of the mask with knop. The mask retaining the original fiber coiling to the perimeter. A fine example with remains of original white and blue pigments. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex: Michael Hamson, CA.

Price Realized: $1,100

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