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Sepik Mosquito Mask
$2,500.00
A superb specimen of a traditional, old male ceremonial Mosquito mask from Terebu Village on the borders of the Prince Alexander Range with the North coast. With a prominent, wide forehead and chin together with narrow slit eyes and sharply pointed nose it is a perfect traditional design.
Length;49cm / 19ins with stand. Cape Terebu, East Sepik Province.
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A superb specimen of a traditional, old male ceremonial Mosquito mask from Terebu Village on the borders of the Prince Alexander Range with the North coast. With a prominent, wide forehead and chin together with narrow slit eyes and sharply pointed nose it is a perfect traditional design.
The patina is aged and smooth with traces of red betel nut stains and a dark natural colour throughout. Bush fiber hanging strands decorate the ears.
This item will be offered for sale separately OR together with PNGM008 to form a pair with a fine female Mosquito mask.A photograph of a similar mask is illustrated in Anthony JP Mears book Oceanic Art. Figure 189.
Length;49cm / 19ins with stand. Cape Terebu, East Sepik Province.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.62 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 49 × 16 × 22 cm |
| Location | Cape Terebu |
| Material | hardwood |
| Village | Terebu |
