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A Rare Early Mortlock Islands Tapuana Mask 9 1/2
A Rare Early Mortlock Islands Tapuana Mask 9 1/2
A Rare Early Mortlock Islands Tapuana Mask 9 1/2
A Rare Early Mortlock Islands Tapuana Mask 9 1/2
A Rare Early Mortlock Islands Tapuana Mask 9 1/2

A Rare Early Mortlock Islands Tapuana Mask 9 1/2"h x 4 3/4"w x 3" deep

$ 208.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Condition: Used: See the description below
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Type: Mortlock (Nomoi) Islands mask
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    A Rare Hand Crafted Mortlock Islands (Also called the Nomoi Islands) (Chuuk, formerly Truk of the Federated States of Micronesia) Tapuana Mask Crafted from Breadfruit Wood
    9 ½ inches (24.1 cm) high x 4 ¾ inches (12 cm) wide x 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep.
    Circa: Early to Mid-20
    th
    Century
    Condition: Very Good: There is wear and some losses to the paint.
    Description: Although large Tapuana masks were made to be worn in dance ceremonies to protect the breadfruit crop, and sometimes danced to ward off typhoons, smaller masks were affixed to the rafter ends of the sacred house for protective purposes. This mask was from an East San Francisco Bay area estate with no collection history.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.