Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

March 0712, 2020
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LOT 119

Lot 119

Iatmul Spirit Mask, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

Iatmul Spirit Mask, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Lot 119 Details
Iatmul Spirit Mask, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

carved wood with applied natural pigments, mud, shells, cassowary feathers and fiber decoration
height 28 in — 71.1 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Iatmul Spirit Mask, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
  • Iatmul Spirit Mask, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Provenance:

Purchased by Gerry Moses, Toronto, from First Man Gallery Ltd., Aug. 12, 1982, Calgary;
Estate of Barbara Mercer, Toronto

Note:

Gerry Moses was Imperial Oil's art director

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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