Auction 105
Zemanek-Münster

Helmet-shaped basketry mask "baba tagwa" ·  Papua New Guinea, Prince Alexander Mountains, Middle Sepik River, Abelam · ID: 3052345

Price EUR 500
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
James R. Lawson, Sydney, Australia
Guy Earl Smith, Sydney, Australia
Size
H: 38,5 cm
H: 15.2 inch

Description

fine mesh made of Lygodium strips, clay, yellow and red ochre, lime, black pigment, base


The object Helmet-shaped basketry mask “baba tagwa” with the object ID 3052345 was part of the auction Collectors’ Items Sale on September 24, 2025, lot number 31 at that time and is currently available for EUR 500 in Open sale.

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