Dance mask - Abelam - Guinea - Headress

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Description from the seller

Headdress. Woven cane and traditional pigments. Abelam people. PNG. Very good condition with great remain of traditional pigments and glossy patina around handle. Circa 1940/50's. Cm. 64 h. (2'1" h.). Provenance Greg Hamson.

Headdress. Woven cane and traditional pigments. Abelam people. PNG. Very good condition with great remain of traditional pigments and glossy patina around handle. Circa 1940/50's. Cm. 64 h. (2'1" h.). Provenance Greg Hamson.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Rattan
Country of origin
Guinea
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Abelam
Height
64 cm
Width
2 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Headress
ItalyVerified
50
Objects sold
Private

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