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A NEW GUINEA MASK, PANEL AND ORNAMENT
The mask with noched border at the chin, pierced twice for suspension; the panel of tapered form carved in high relief with two birds and a stylised figure, crusty black patina; the ornament with ovula shell to each side, suspending woven fibre tassels with nassa shell borders, painted red and blue
20.5cm., 62.5cm. and 29cm. respectively (3)
The mask with noched border at the chin, pierced twice for suspension; the panel of tapered form carved in high relief with two birds and a stylised figure, crusty black patina; the ornament with ovula shell to each side, suspending woven fibre tassels with nassa shell borders, painted red and blue
20.5cm., 62.5cm. and 29cm. respectively (3)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.