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16 - IATMUL, Papua New Guinea.
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Estimate €250 - €350
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Description
IATMUL, Papua New Guinea. Plastered wood, pig’s tusk, nassa and conus shells, cassowary feathers. A ‘Mwai’ mask symbolising a protective ancestor and worn during dances, attached to a cone-shaped costume woven like a basket, with a fringe of fibres. This mask was used during initiation ceremonies to summon helpful spirits. 67 x 12.5 cm. (minor losses and restorations). Provenance: Private collection in Sologne (by inheritance).
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About the sale AFRICA PRESTIGE
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Auction time 09/21/2026 at 1:00 PM
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