Kararau Village Mask
Middle Sepik River
Papua New Guinea
19th Century
Stone carved
Height 15"
Provenance: Australian Private Collection
American Private Collection
This highly enigmatic head in hardwood contains multiple weathered vertical lines from years of being exposed to the elements. The face is carved with flaring nostrils, almond-shaped eyes, and a puckered mouth.
Middle Sepik River
Papua New Guinea
19th Century
Stone carved
Height 15"
Provenance: Australian Private Collection
American Private Collection
This highly enigmatic head in hardwood contains multiple weathered vertical lines from years of being exposed to the elements. The face is carved with flaring nostrils, almond-shaped eyes, and a puckered mouth.
Middle Sepik River
Papua New Guinea
19th Century
Stone carved
Height 15"
Provenance: Australian Private Collection
American Private Collection
This highly enigmatic head in hardwood contains multiple weathered vertical lines from years of being exposed to the elements. The face is carved with flaring nostrils, almond-shaped eyes, and a puckered mouth.