Lot 95 , Two Sepik River similar carved and painted ancestor boards & a shield

A Papua New Guinea Sepik River wooden ancestor spirit board, of elongated form, carved and painted with a stylised mask inset shell eyes and decorated with animal heads and fibre tassels; another similar board and a shield-type board with incised and painted mask decoration, 170cm (largest)
Estimate £150-250


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Sold for £420