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"Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940
circa 1940

Name: "Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940
Brand: Unknown
Rating: 4.9 (67 reviews)

$3,000

£2,279.09

€2,658.44

CA$4,297.39

A$4,359.56

CHF 2,479.68

MX$52,964.17

NOK 29,162.90

SEK 29,263.98

DKK 19,876.71

About the Item

This mask was created by an unknown artist from New Guinea. It depicts an elongated face with carved wood and cowry shells for eyes. Mask: 29 x 8 in, includes a metal stand.

Creation Year:
circa 1940
Dimensions:
Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Medium:
Wood,Found Objects
Movement & Style:
Folk Art
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Reference Number:
Seller: D2108d1stDibs: LU60532877983

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