Ethnographic Arts and Artifacts Online Auction including the collection of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum

April 27, 2017

LOT 113

Lot 113

Iatmul Mwai Spirit Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

Iatmul Mwai Spirit Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Lot 113 Details
Iatmul Mwai Spirit Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

carved wood with natural pigment and cowrie shell decoration
height 23" — 58.4 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Iatmul Mwai Spirit Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
  • Iatmul Mwai Spirit Mask, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Provenance:

Purchased from the Stanford Museum by the Zentner Collection, California, Jauary, 1995;
Private collection, Ontario

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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