Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 14 October 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 191
Oceanic Artefacts
Ramu River Region, Papua New Guinea
SMALL HUNTING CHARM MASK
pierced in the back for attaching to a small hunting magic bag, pierced ears, septum and beard for decorative attachments, mother of pearl eyes, bush twine and cowrie shell ear adornments and painted in red trade paint
31.5 cm length
Estimate:
$400 - 600
Lot sold: $1,320 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Oceanic Artefacts
Ramu River Region, Papua New Guinea
SMALL HUNTING CHARM MASK
pierced in the back for attaching to a small hunting magic bag, pierced ears, septum and beard for decorative attachments, mother of pearl eyes, bush twine and cowrie shell ear adornments and painted in red trade paint
31.5 cm length