Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 14 October 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 216
Oceanic Artefacts
Middle Ramu River / Upper Keram River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea,
early 20th century
A RAMU RIVER FLUTE MASK
early 20th century
carved from hardwood, with opposing incurved hooks, the nose pierced. Traces of white and red pigment and old wear, smooth patina from handling, an old collection label to the reverse
50.0 cm height
Estimate:
$500 - 800
Lot sold: $1,140 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Oceanic Artefacts
Middle Ramu River / Upper Keram River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea,
early 20th century
A RAMU RIVER FLUTE MASK
early 20th century
carved from hardwood, with opposing incurved hooks, the nose pierced. Traces of white and red pigment and old wear, smooth patina from handling, an old collection label to the reverse
50.0 cm height
Provenance
Private collection, Melbourne