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Iatmul anthropomorphic mask, wood, pigments (white and ochre…
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1609
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Iatmul anthropomorphic mask, wood, pigments (white and ochre…
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Estimate CHF 300 - CHF 500
Voluntary lot
Description
Iatmul anthropomorphic mask, wood, pigments (white and ochre) and woven plant fibres, oblong face with raised features, elongated nostrils and circular eyes with a heart-shaped outline ending in a visible tongue, Sepik, Papua New Guinea, h. 51.5 cm
Provenance: Galerie Walu, Zurich, certificate no. 1019, dated 28 August 1989
Lucien Dällenbach Collection (1940-2025)
Good condition
Half a wooden board hanging from the back
Perforations around the edge for carrying and attaching finery
Crack in the forehead
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About the sale
ONLINE 1499 to 2091 - Oriental Art - Primitive Art - Sacred Art - Works of Art - Sculptures - Furniture and Carpets
Auction location
Auction time
06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits:
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