Coastal Ramu River Dance Mask

Description:

Coastal Ramu River Dance Mask, c. 1920s-30s, with two shell eye sockets, pierced ears, nose, and holes around the lower rim for suspension of fiber, dark encrusted patina overall, 20 x 9 in.

Provenance: Collected by Ron Perry in the 1960s.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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