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| Lot# & Name: |
414. Sepik River Pigment Dish |
| Estimate: |
$500-$800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$150.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$150.00 |
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| Category: |
Ethnographic and Tribal Art
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| Sub Category: |
Oceania (South Seas and New Guinea)
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| Culture or Country: |
Papua New Guinea.
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| Period: |
Early 20th century.
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| Size: |
10”L. |
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| Description: |
Carved wood dish in center, with an ancestor spirit head having large ovoid eyes, large beak-like nose, short notched beard, and opposing edge with concentric engraved pattern. Dark brown worn patina with trace of red pigment. Minor surface wear and loss. Custom base. |
| Provenance: |
Marshall & Caroline Mount Collection, NJ., acquired in Papua New Guinea, 2000. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$52.00 |
| International: |
$102.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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