Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 120
Two Papua New Guinea Yam Masks and a Bride Price Zoomorphic Figure
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 |
20th century, comprising: Maprik River, two basketry masks, larger 12-1/4 x 12-1/4 x 5-3/4 in.; bride price/dowry basketry zoomorphic figure, mud with traces of polychrome, 11 x 5-1/2 x 3 in., with metal and wood stand, 7-7/8 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco, California, June 16, 1985 for $58 (smaller mask); Udinotti Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, December 28, 1985 for $116.60 (larger mask); Carrie Collection, Sotheby's, 1970 or 1971 (per Udinotti Gallery receipt); Udinotti Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, January 7, 1988 for $450 (bride price figure); (accompanied by copy of Udinotti Gallery receipt); DC Forbes Collection
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Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco, California, June 16, 1985 for $58 (smaller mask); Udinotti Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, December 28, 1985 for $116.60 (larger mask); Carrie Collection, Sotheby's, 1970 or 1971 (per Udinotti Gallery receipt); Udinotti Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona, January 7, 1988 for $450 (bride price figure); (accompanied by copy of Udinotti Gallery receipt); DC Forbes Collection
surface dust and accretion, scattered small holes and areas of fraying/separation to weave
