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Tolai Tribe Papua New Guinea Over Modeled Human Skull, Circa 1920

Auction Date: October 23, 2020

Sold for: $1,920







Lot: 34

Papua New Guinea, New Britain Gazelle Peninsula, Duke of York Islands.
Circa 1920.
Human skull, human hair, shell, water based pigments, and clay dreadlocks extending from the forehead to the back of the skull from vertically inlaid shells 2 cowrie shell inlaid eyes cowrie shells outline the bottom jawbrown water based pigment overall with the facial features highlighted in black water base pigmentation the skull itself has a deep patina from age and handling with custom black metal display stand.
Red David Howard Tribal Art sticker.
Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 11 high x 7 wide x 8 inches deep..
Condition: General surface wear from tribal use.


Auction Date: October 23, 2020


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