Papua New Guinea Artist

Lower Sepik Mask

Wood

height 24 1/2in (62.2cm)

Provenance
English Private Collection
Hawaiian Private Collection
Bonhams, New York, 11 November 2019, lot 323
California Private Collection

Finely carved in elliptical form with concave back and pierced around the rim for attachment, the face with distinctive Sepik River features including narrow slanted eyes, long nose pointing downward and slightly to the right above a diminutive pierced mouth; fine dark-brown patina with wear around edges and piercings indicative of cultural age and use.

Price: $5,500.00