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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Sepik River Painted Spirit Mask with Shell (Kina) Eyes c.1970's (PAPUA NEW GUINEA)


Item:

Small Papuan Sepik River Spirit Mask

Date:

c.1970's

Historical Period:

During Australian Occupancy

Description 1:

Painted with Ochre and shell 'kina' eyes

Location:

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Size:

20cm long x 10 cm wide

Provenance:

Old Australian Collection

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