Lot 22: An Boiken talipun

Yanguru Boiken, Papua New Guinea; H: 15"

Of typical form, the large shell showing age and handling attached to a wicker maskette with a high point and finely woven features, remains of clay and pigments especially to the nose. On a custom mount.

Provenance:
Field collected by John C. Edler, former curator of the Hemmiter collection.

Price Realized: $250

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