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A large Baning ceremonial mask (kavat), the tapa covered cane…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
1-Aug-2010
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Description:
A large Baning ceremonial mask (kavat), the tapa covered cane frame in classic zooanthropomorphic form decorated with polychrome pigments, East New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, 74 x 106 cm note: for further detail regarding the significance of these masks cf. Meyer A.J.P. 1995, Oceanic Art, Vol 2. Konemann, Koln, Germany, p.369
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Category:
Tribal: New Guinean