Lot 71 - A very large vintage timber mask with carved and painted designs of natural pigments, and inlaid cowrie shell eyes, fringed with cassowary feathers and having a base allowing table top display, attributed to a maker from the Sepik region of PNG
As Found, minor marks including light scrapes, to surface, two chips to base at front, loss of one cowrie shell
Auction 1034 - Australian and Oceanic Art |
Description
A very large vintage timber mask with carved and painted designs of natural pigments, and inlaid cowrie shell eyes, fringed with cassowary feathers and having a base allowing table top display, attributed to a maker from the Sepik region of PNG
As Found, minor marks including light scrapes, to surface, two chips to base at front, loss of one cowrie shell
Page Viewed: 108
This item will incure a buyers premium of 19.5% GST included
Location: Showrooms | 10 Wiluna St, FYSHWICK
Additional Comments
This Sale has a Buyers Premium
A 19.5% Buyers Premium applies when bidding. The Buyers Premium will be added to your final bid price.
By registering and bidding you have agreed to our terms and conditions of sale.
Whilst high volumes of incoming products prevent us from testing and thoroughly inspecting every item - The Auction Barn do not knowingly sell faulty items. Inspection is welcomed. Location of item: 10 Wiluna St, Fyshwick