Abelam Woven Cane Yam Mask

Description:

Abelam Woven Cane Yam Mask, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, tightly woven with climbing vine cane and painted with natural pigments, ht. 9, wd. 6 3/4 in.

Provenance: Private collection, Westport, New York; Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Estimate $400-600


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