Lot 36 (Ethnographica & Tribal Art, 4th February 2021)
A South Seas mask, surmounted by a Toucan above large swirl type eyes, the mouth showing teeth with a long protruding tongue, 38cm x 36cm
From the collection of the late Reverend Alan Dupuy
£200 - £300
Buyer's premium: 23.00% +VAT
Condition report
Old and vacant woodworm holes throughout. Old, fine cracks to the face. The tongue has some losses and cracks, an old repair visible where a piece has come out and been re-attached. There is a 5cm wide 'D' shape section missing from the interior where the tip of the tongue joins. Signs of woodworm damage to the rear. Most faults/flaws visible on online images.
A South Seas mask, surmounted by a Toucan above large swirl type eyes, the mouth showing teeth with a long protruding tongue, 38cm x 36cm
From the collection of the late Reverend Alan Dupuy
Auction: Ethnographica & Tribal Art, 4th February 2021
The Reverend Alan Dupuy Tribal Art Collection
Over 100 lots of Ethnographica and Tribal Art including masks, figures, symbols and weapons collected by the late Reverend Alan Dupuy.
