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Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)
Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)

Murik Lakes, Papua New Guinea (#935)

$ 71.28

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Paint faded and worn off in some areas (see photos); mask dusted not cleaned, has nicks and scratches; gouged area lower right chin; minor imperfections due to age and lack of precision to be expected with handmade items.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Papua New Guinea
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available

    Description

    Formerly Displayed: 5
    th
    Avenue Mask Museum, Hendersonville NC (#935)
    Post-it note on mask: Murik Lakes, New Guinea
    Tag on mask: “Similar to Ramu R[iver] mask pg [fig] 124
    Sotheby’s Important Tribal Art
    ”
    Mask height: 12 inches
    Mask width: 5 1/2 inches
    Mask depth: 4 1/2 inches
    Measurements are approximate
    Material: Wood, hand carved
    Acquired year: 1986
    Acquired from: Barrister’s Gallery, New Orleans
    “The Murik reside along the north coast of
    Papua New Guinea
    in the East Sepik Province in the Sepik estuary, an area of mangrove lakes, swamps, and sandy beaches.”
    When attempting to validate the origin of this mask, Ms. Hobbs, in her “tag” note referred to above, observed similarities in its design to Figure 124 in Sotheby’s auction catalog for 11/10/87. As Figure 124 is a “Small Ancestor Figure” from the lower Sepik/Ramu River, it is possible that she may have meant to refer to the adjacent Figure 125, which is an actual mask from the Ramu River area). A copy of the page from the Sotheby’s is included for reference as is her notational tag.
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    Information and the only claim with respect to authenticity about this mask are taken from notes and sketches by Ellen Hobbs. No other representations of authenticity are made.