A NEW GUINEA MASK, PANEL AND ORNAMENT The mask with noched border at the chin, pierced twice for suspension; the panel of tapered form carved in high relief with two birds and a stylised figure, crusty black patina; the ornament with ovula shell to each side, suspending woven fibre tassels with nassa shell borders, painted red and blue 20.5cm., 62.5cm. and 29cm. respectively (3)
A NEW GUINEA MASK, PANEL AND ORNAMENT The mask with noched border at the chin, pierced twice for suspension; the panel of tapered form carved in high relief with two birds and a stylised figure, crusty black patina; the ornament with ovula shell to each side, suspending woven fibre tassels with nassa shell borders, painted red and blue 20.5cm., 62.5cm. and 29cm. respectively (3)
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