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Masks of New Guinea > Very Old Ancestor mask, Middle Sepik River – 23-04

This old mask comes from the Sawos people who in the vicinity of the middle Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. It was probably used in a Men’s House and is carved from balsa wood. For its age, ca 1960’s or earlier, it retains a lot of nice color. Paints were all village-made from clays. Custom mounted and from an old Australian collection. It is 19.5 inches tall.

Priced at $275 plus $50 shipping costs within the US(Please see below for my guarantee regarding shipping cost.)

 Total cost will be $325

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