Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox

Papua New Guinea Large Vintage Mask. Papua New Guinea, first half twentieth century. Iatmul Mwai carved wooden mask from the East to Central Sepik Province. Expressive cephalomorphic long and thin male type spirit mask. White, black, and red pigment, eyes with shell border, nose with boar tusk elements, inlaid with cowrie, nassa and other shells, with the carver’s seagull totem protruding from mouth. Contains traditional familial hair, boar tusks, fiber, natural pigments and wood. Approximately 29 x 7 x 7”. Condition consistent with age, with some shells lacking and some soiling. Good.