Sold for:
$4,700
$4,700
Melanesian Polychromed Carved Wood Mask, New Ireland, c. late 19th/early 20th century, highly stylized form with two wing-like projections from the side of the head, projections from the sides to the nostrils, cut out eyes with opercula shell centers, fiber and cloth head covering, remnant stylized designs in black, white, yellow, and red pigments, custom stand, (cracks, wear), ht. 28, wd. 21 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-09-10
