Lot #9422 - A Beautifully Carved Savi Mask, Korogo Village, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day II
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Sale Date:09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9422
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Lot Description:A Beautifully Carved Savi Mask, Korogo Village, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
this mask is depicting a Savi Spirit. This type of mask is one of the tools used as protection against black magic in the Iatmul world. These masks represent aggressive spirits that ward off enemies of the clan. Savis are supernatural beings and are some of the most powerful spirits recognized in this culture. The face is transforming into a bird, like an Escher Painting.
H 48 cm -
Provenance:Dr Fred Gerrits Collection Australia & The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Notes:Field Collected by Dr Fred Gerrits in 1960's. Dr Gerrits was a dedicated field collector of New Guinea Art while he was living and working in New Guinea in 1960's working for the World Health Organization. His collection is now featured in many Museum Collections & Private Collections around the world.
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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