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A NEW GUINEA MASK
Ramu River
Of long oval form with pierced circular eyes, small curved nose suspending skin thong, small pierced mouth, small ears pierced for ornament, red patina, stick at the back for retention
53.5cm. long
Ramu River
Of long oval form with pierced circular eyes, small curved nose suspending skin thong, small pierced mouth, small ears pierced for ornament, red patina, stick at the back for retention
53.5cm. long
Provenance
Dr. A. Bässler, collected on the Ramu River
Linden Museum, Stuttgart, no. 5734
Linden Museum, Stuttgart, no. 5734
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