MASK, Vokeo Island, Papua New Guinea - Lot 14

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1000 - 1500 EUR
MASK, Vokeo Island, Papua New Guinea - Lot 14
MASK, Vokeo Island, Papua New Guinea Wood with a glossy black-brown patina. H. 35 cm Representation of a Tangbal spirit, this female mask (the male ones have a longer nose), is carved with eyes in two small slits surrounded by a large wolf in slight relief, mouth and ear in high relief. Note the beautiful vivid faceted cut of the surface, patinated by use. See Michael Hamson, Aesthetics of integrity in New Guinea Art, Michael Hamson Oceanic Art Editions, Los Angeles, 2007, page 94.
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