A RAMU RIVER FLUTE MASK

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
14 October 2009
216

Oceanic Artefacts

Middle Ramu River / Upper Keram River, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century
A RAMU RIVER FLUTE MASK

carved from hardwood, with opposing incurved hooks, the nose pierced. Traces of white and red pigment and old wear, smooth patina from handling, an old collection label to the reverse

50.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$500 - 800
Sold for $1,140 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
Provenance

Private collection, Melbourne