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$3,250

New Ireland Malagan Mask, Northern New Ireland, hollowed-out wood mask, with several cutout sections, the upper part in the traditional form of a malagan mask, the lower section in the form of a fish, painted allover in natural pigments, (most of the carved openwork sections missing), lg. 18 1/2 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2020-12-14

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