A Barag male spirit mask, early 20th century.
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Papua New Guinea, wood, 49 cm.
This 'mosquito' mask is characteristic for the coastal west Sepik region. They represent the 'Barag', a hunter's bush spirit.
Provenance:
Carlo Monzino Collection. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
08.07.2019 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 8,960.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 8,000.- to EUR 9,000.-
A Barag male spirit mask, early 20th century.
Papua New Guinea, wood, 49 cm.
This 'mosquito' mask is characteristic for the coastal west Sepik region. They represent the 'Barag', a hunter's bush spirit.
Provenance:
Carlo Monzino Collection. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 08.07.2019 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 03.07. - 08.07.2019 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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