Auction 106
Zemanek-Münster
Mask, Papua New Guinea - Ramu River, Size: H: 35,5 cm (H: 14.0 inch), ID: 3053219
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Auction 106

Mask ·  Papua New Guinea - Ramu River · ID: 3053219

Starting price
EUR 3,000
Estimated price
EUR 5,000
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Provenance
Dutch Private Collection
Size
H: 35,5 cm
H: 14.0 inch

Description

wood, pigments, base

In the Sepik Area, it is generally accepted that long pointed noses represent spiritual beings while short naturalistic ones portray true ancestors.

Comparing literature

Conru, Kevin (ed.), Sepik Ramu Art, Brussels 2019, p. 237

Oceania
Masks

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