Mwei mask with elongated face, where the nose... Lot 85
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Mwei mask with elongated face, where the nose joins the chin to end with a bird effigy. The face is painted with classical motifs, the nose is pierced, the eyes are inlaid with fish vertebrae and the rattan suspension loop (broken) remains at the top. The lower part of the face is not pierced for attachment.
Polychrome wood.
Height: 86 cm.
The reverse bears the number 110.
Papua New Guinea. Middle Sepik, Iatmul.
Ex Galerie Flak, Paris.
Daniel Vigne Collection, Uzès.
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