Lot Essay
Newton (1961, p.94, no.254) publishes a similar example which he suggests may be from Kerema Village.
Details
A PAPUAN GULF SHIELD, Elema
Kerewa Area
A mask carved in shallow relief, forked element above, the two prongs at the top carved with chevrons in relief, traces of white and reddish brown pigments and with scorched embellishments
38in. (96.5cm.) high
Kerewa Area
A mask carved in shallow relief, forked element above, the two prongs at the top carved with chevrons in relief, traces of white and reddish brown pigments and with scorched embellishments
38in. (96.5cm.) high
Literature
Musée de l'Homme, 1967, no.158
Exhibited
Paris, Musée de l'Homme, Arts Primitifs dans les Ateliers d'Artistes, 1967, no.158