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NEW GUINEA WOODEN HOUSE MASK
PAPUAN, EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
25 1/4 in. (1.55 kg, 64 cm).
PAPUAN, EARLY-MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
25 1/4 in. (1.55 kg, 64 cm).
Carved as an elongated face with feather headdress, inlaid with cowrie shells and with hog tusks to the nose; grip handle in front of the mouth. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Bury St Edmunds, UK, ethnographical collection.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
