Lot 133
Sepik River Ancestral Spirit Mask, Papua New Guinea
Estimate$800–$1,200
Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced
A large carved wood ancestral spirit mask attributed to the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, likely mid-20th century or earlier. The elongated face features pierced eyes, a projecting nose, serrated borders, white-filled incised designs and a carved zoomorphic figure above the head.
- Size
- 28 1/2 in. high x 7 1/2 in. wide.
- Provenance
- Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
- Condition
- Age-related wear, cracks, abrasions, pigment loss and minor losses to carved elements. Please refer to photographs.
Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.