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Collection of Oceanic and Tribal Art Artifacts

This diverse collection of tribal artifacts features a prominent assembly of Oceanic and African traditional art. Most notable are the three large Sepik River gable masks from Papua New Guinea, mounted in acrylic display cases. These elongated, oval masks are constructed from wood and embellished with earth-tone pigments (ochre and white), intricate carved scrolling patterns, and fringed raffia or fiber borders. The central mask features a distinct bird-like nose, a characteristic element of Sepik iconography. On the table rests an array of items including Melanesian carved wooden figures, ceremonial masks with shell inlay, and several pieces of Southwest Native American pottery, notably polychrome Anasazi-style seed jars with geometric slip decoration. Materials range from hand-carved tropical hardwoods, cowrie shells, and animal fibers to pit-fired ceramics and stone. The items show vary degrees of aged patina, with some visible desiccated fibers on the masks and surface wear consistent with mid-20th-century field collecting. Notable pieces include a large woven fiber 'Bumbum' mask and smaller carved spirit figures on custom metal stands. The overall quality suggests a dedicated ethnographic collection with pieces likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century.

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$4,500 - $7,000

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