Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 275
Three Papua New Guinea Carved Polychromed Masks
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
probably Sepik River area, possibly 20th century, various forms, carved and painted wood, two with fiber and cowrie shell embellishments, largest 22-3/8 x 5-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection from Blue Haven, designed by Carter Williams, Raleigh, North CarolinaCondition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered scratches, bumps, and edge chips, some rubbing and losses to paint; one missing cowrie shell embellishment at "eye"
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