26th Apr, 2022 9:30
A Sepik River house mask, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, the large forehead with median ridge leading to a club form bulbous nose, the round eyes united by a loop, above a small open mouth with short beard, the edge applied with birds feathers and fibrous bindings, 59cm high, 27.5cm at widest point; and two further Sepik River house masks, each with painted decoration and wood flanges, 53cm & 55cm high
The Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
Sold for £90
A Sepik River house mask, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, the large forehead with median ridge leading to a club form bulbous nose, the round eyes united by a loop, above a small open mouth with short beard, the edge applied with birds feathers and fibrous bindings, 59cm high, 27.5cm at widest point; and two further Sepik River house masks, each with painted decoration and wood flanges, 53cm & 55cm high
ProvenanceThe Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
