Lotto No. 83


A large Iatmul Gable mask,


A large Iatmul Gable mask, - Tribal Art

New Guinea. These large masks were hung in both the ceremonial and the family houses, the motif of the protruding tongue is intended to repel enemies and hostile spirits. Early 20th century, wood, 82 cm high. (VJ)

Provenance:
Private collection, Delft/The Netherlands, pre 1960.

Esperto: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

15.12.2020 - 18:27

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EUR 4.500,- a EUR 5.000,-
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EUR 4.000,-

A large Iatmul Gable mask,


New Guinea. These large masks were hung in both the ceremonial and the family houses, the motif of the protruding tongue is intended to repel enemies and hostile spirits. Early 20th century, wood, 82 cm high. (VJ)

Provenance:
Private collection, Delft/The Netherlands, pre 1960.

Esperto: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Asta: Tribal Art
Tipo d'asta: Asta online
Data: 15.12.2020 - 18:27
Luogo dell'asta: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Esposizione: 11.12. - 15.12.2020