Lot #9012 - A Bride Price Mask and Shell Wealth, Talipoon, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Oceanic & Tribal Art | April
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Sale Date:04 Apr 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9012
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Lot Description:A Bride Price Mask and Shell Wealth, Talipoon, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea
the shell, the green turbo snail shell, was traditionally very valuable and precious. Only among the Arapesh, a fine wovenmask is attached.
H 42 cm L 22 cm W 12 cm -
Estimate:A$150 - 250
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
