Sepik River Mwai Mask with Grass Decoration
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A Mwai mask, weathered appearance with elongated nose structure surrounded by holes for the attachment of grass decoration, Tambanum village, Sepik river PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 81 cm
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