Ending 13th Feb, 2020 20:00
Silver, Asian Works of Art & Ceramics Online
A PUNU OKUYI MASK
PUNU OKUYI MASK,
wood, funereal mask used by dancers on stilts, face painted white, rare early example: this hairstyle was popular around the same time this mask was struck, diamond scarification to forehead particularly characteristic, late 19th century, 31cm
Note: A similar example was sold by Christie’s New York on 07/05/2016 [Lot 57].
Provenance: Collection of Julien Harris (1910-2011) - see lot 1066.
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Sold for £30
Estimated at £100 - £200
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