New Guinea Mai Mask

Description:

New Guinea Mai Mask, Iatmul, Middle Sepik River Province, long oblong face, with elongated bird emerging from the mouth, the face painted in typical stylized manner with large cowrie shells for eyes, (missing some of the mastic paste and shells around the edges),lg. 41 in.
Estimate $300-500


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