29th Jul, 2021 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques, Asian & Tribal Art
A carved wood figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, the tall head terminating in a point, the eyes of cowrie shell (one missing), painted black with signs of wear, 48.3cm, a turtle mask, Papua New Guinea, the painted face with applied pottery features, the woven headdress with cowrie shells and cassowary bird feathers, 44cm; and a carved scoop/spoon, with abalone shell eyes, 15cm
A private West Yorkshire collection.
Sold for £30
A carved wood figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, the tall head terminating in a point, the eyes of cowrie shell (one missing), painted black with signs of wear, 48.3cm, a turtle mask, Papua New Guinea, the painted face with applied pottery features, the woven headdress with cowrie shells and cassowary bird feathers, 44cm; and a carved scoop/spoon, with abalone shell eyes, 15cm
ProvenanceA private West Yorkshire collection.
