A nice old mask from the Sepik River.....dates from the mid 20th century....possible earlier (c 1930 - 1950s).
This mask has good signs of use.....indicative of much handling/ceremonial function.
This ceremonial artifact has a Michael Hamson gallery/inventory sticker.
I believe the eye sockets would've held shell rings; they fell out a long time ago. Subsequently, eye sockets were painted white.
Length is 20.5 inches......Width is 6 inches.
A nice mask that looks much better in person.
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Thanks for looking:)
Best,
Rez