Lot n° 264
Estimation :
80 - 100
EUR
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Result
: 150EUR
Melanesia, Malakula Island, Vanuatu - Lot 264
Melanesia, Malakula Island, Vanuatu
Ceremonial mask from Vanuatu in wood and vegetable paste decorated with plant and animal fibers, with a face on each side in red, black and white pigments, the corners of the mouth marked by two pig's teeth, the upper part topped with bird feathers.
20th century
H. 86 cm
This type of mask appeared in secret ceremonies that were forbidden to women and the uninitiated. They linked men to their ancestors. These masks were therefore the prerogative of high-ranking men.
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