Bidspirit auction | Lower Sepik River Mask
Lower Sepik River Mask - Carved wooden mask with pronounced pointed nose and slanted eyes, original red and yellow design, rattan decoration on one edge. Similar to masks found in the Ramu River, Lower Sepik Province. Locale: New Guinea Region: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood, pigment Dimensions: H 18”/46 cm x W 7”/ 17.5cm Technique: Carved Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection Similar items: Christie's https://www.christies.com/lot/lot--6296157/?from=salesummary&intObjectID=6296157&lid= 1&ldp_breadcrumb=back