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A Superb Sawos Ceremonial Mask (mwai), of dense hardwood in…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
6-Sep-2009
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Description:
A Superb Sawos Ceremonial Mask (mwai), of dense hardwood in classic slender narrow form, decorated with clay set shell and pig tusk, polychrome pigments, cane, feather and fibre tassels attached, the apex with bird motif in relief,Papua New Guinea, 70 x 15 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Category:
Tribal: New Guinean