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A 19th century Melanesian ceremonial mask the wood mask…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A 19th century Melanesian ceremonial mask the wood mask semi-enclosed, the exaggerated nose and hooked nostrils notch carved and infilled with lime, the mouth showing the lips, teeth and tongue with a small pierced opening just below the tongue, blue pigment and white lime painted (remnants), the small eyes each with a pierced crescent slit opening, pierced carved elongated ear and ear decorations, the jaw line notch carved, remnants of red pigment and lime. Note; with some wood carving loss. Length 48 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 18 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific