Ancestor Mask

Description:

Ancestor Mask, Coastal Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, wood and rattan, dark brown pigmented surface, 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

Note: Old collection number S578-6 verso.
Estimate $800-1,200


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