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Papua New Guinea Large zoomorphic yam mask Late 19th – early…
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Papua New Guinea Large zoomorphic yam mask Late 19th – early…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Papua New Guinea Large zoomorphic yam mask Late 19th – early 20th century Made of woven basketwork and natural pigments, depicting a mythological animal with a large openwork headdress H. 78 cm Provenance: > Galerie Vibrations, Paris IV Acquired in the late 1940s
> Private collection, Paris
Bibliography: Millon Paris 09/12/2019, Tribal Addiction, Lot 12, similar model. This type of mask was placed on yams to ensure a good harvest.
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About the sale
Archaeology • Ancient & Modern Art • African & Asian Art • Decorative Arts
Auction location
Auction time
06/27/2026 at 10:30 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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