Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection

Lower Sepik River Mask

This auction ended on November 16, 2021.

Start price: $3,500

Estimated price: $7,000 - $9,000

Buyer's Premium: 28%

Sold for: $7,000

Description

Carved wooden mask with pointed nose and geometric design elements. This is an exquisite, rare and unusual designed mask.

Locale: Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea

Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: Wood
Dimensions: H19 1/2" / 49cm x W7"/17.5cm
Technique: Carved

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection