26th Apr, 2022 9:30
Tribal Art
A Lower Sepik River hardwood house mask, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, a fish protruding from the elongated forehead, with carved scales either side of the long nose which terminates in the form of a beasts head, traces of black pigment throughout the face, 84cm
The Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
Sold for £130
Condition Report
A small scuff mark to the fin of the fish, otherwise in good condition throughout.
A Lower Sepik River hardwood house mask, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, a fish protruding from the elongated forehead, with carved scales either side of the long nose which terminates in the form of a beasts head, traces of black pigment throughout the face, 84cm
ProvenanceThe Andrzej von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
