A RAMU RIVER FLUTE MASK
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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