Rare hand-carved spiritual tribal mask, Papua New Guinea - £40 or nearest offer
This is a very interesting tribal mask from Papua New Guinea. It is hand carved wood, with shells inlaid in the eye sockets. I don't know the details of its age or origin, but the tag attached suggests it was once part of a collection in Australia. Dimensions: 26cm x 16cm. £40 or nearest offer. Collection from Cheltenham, or postage for an additional £5. The tag, as pictured, reads: SEPIK RIVER REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Masks of this type are not worn. The are protective faces to keep evil spirits and sorcerers' spells away from the village. NEW GUINEA PRIMITIVE ARTS, SYDNEY Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit