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Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure

$1,200
£907.22
€1,086.69
CA$1,707.74
A$1,745.29
CHF 996.63
MX$22,710.19
NOK 11,387.54
SEK 11,869.07
DKK 8,122.83

About the Item

Possibly Papua New Guinean carved mask / figure of a face with cowrie shell eyes and tall triangular notch carved head piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GRS63141stDibs: LU977947918772

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