Iatmul Mwai Mask with Shell Inlay and Pig Tusks
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An Iatmul middle Sepik Mwai mask, finely carved of classic form, inlaid shell work and pig tusks traces of ochre painted designs, the nose of the mask ending with a small crouching bird figure. Purchased in New Zealand, 1985. 78.5 cm
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New Guinea tribal artefacts
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- masks and helmets 510
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