Mosquito Mask, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian Art, Primitive Art, Oceania

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Object description :

"Mosquito Mask, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian Art, Primitive Art, Oceania"

Original Mosquito mask called "Parak" or "Brag". Mythical male spirit
The nose is sculpted with the tip of the predominant dar (originally glued back).
Enhanced with a blend of plant resin, natural fibers and soot. European painting.
Decorated with cory eyes.
Mouth of the Sepik, eastern regions of Kairiru Island. Mambe people
Papua New Guinea

Price: 2 800 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Painted wood
Length: 48 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 17 cm

Reference: 1218485