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* KWOMA, MIDDLE SEPIK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
Ancient Arapesh mas…
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24
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* KWOMA, MIDDLE SEPIK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
Ancient Arapesh mas…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
* KWOMA, MIDDLE SEPIK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
Ancient Arapesh mask of an anthropozoomorphic ancestor in natural wood with a beautiful patina of ritual use. It bears traces of stone tool cutting. Oval in shape, the face is surmounted by a domed forehead separated by a central ridge with two small protruding ears. On either side of the large eyes, a long pointed nose overlooks a small heart-shaped mouth. The bottom ends in a pointed chin and a small grip. Base.
H. 42 cm
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