Lot 59
  • 59

MASQUE EN TAPA EHARO, ELEMA, GOLFE DE PAPOUASIE, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 71 cm ; 28 in
Masque en tapa eharo, Elema, Golfe de Papouasie, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Provenance

Collection privée, Australie
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney

Condition

Excellent condition overall for an object of this fragility. General wear and some minor breakage to the tapa throughout consistent with the object’s age, fragility and use within the culture. Excellent preservation of the pigment throughout.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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