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Handsome Large Ceremonial Yam Mask

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
Handsome Large Ceremonial Yam Mask
Late 20th century. Abelam people, Papua New Guinea. Very nice and expertly sculpted ceremonial yam mask comprised of wood, fiber and cane. Natural earth pigment accent the mask throughout in black, yellow and burnt orange. Classic avian form with a wide pointed beak. Size 23 1/8" L. Condition: Minor losses to pigment else in well preserved overall condition.. Provenance: Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.