Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 326
Malangan Tatanua Helmet Mask
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Papua New Guinea, New Ireland, probably 20th century, carved and painted face attached to helmet with raised center stripe of fiber, textured sides, and applied fiber decoration, fabric chin strap, composed of wood, textiles and other natural fibers, 17 x 16 in.; with metal stand Note: The tatanua mask is worn by men of the Malangan culture in ceremonies to honor the dead. - Provenance: Sotheby's, New York (label attached to stand); Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina
overall fading and losses to paint decoration, wear to fabric strap, losses to applied fibers on sides, one side with extensive losses and loose fibers
