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Unknown (Historical) — Mask, Wogeo Islands, Papua New Guinea

Unknown (Historical)

Mask, Wogeo Islands, Papua New Guinea

A mask from the Wogeo Islands in Papua New Guinea, representing traditional indigenous ceremonial or spiritual practices. This artifact reflects the artistic and cultural traditions of the Pacific Islands region.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 107

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Unknown (Historical), Mask, Wogeo Islands, Papua New Guinea

A mask from the Wogeo Islands in Papua New Guinea, representing traditional indigenous ceremonial or spiritual practices. This artifact reflects the artistic and cultural traditions of the Pacific Islands region.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Traditional, Papua New Guinea, Mask, Indigenous Art, Wogeo Islands, Oceanic

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