Lot 70
Papua New Guinea Kovave Wooden Painted Spirit Mask
Sold June 27, 2025
- Price realized
- $55
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $150-250
Origin: Papua New Guinea
Dimensions: 8.5x7x18 in.
Condition: Light cracking and wear of the pigment and wood in some spots
Additional Information: A carved wooden Kovave spirit mask believed to be from the Orokolo coast of Papua New Guinea. The elongated mask is painted white, black and orange, and it has shells cut out for its eyes. The face has geometric features and painted features with an opal oval shaped mouth. The back is hollowed out and has a string attached to the top.
These sort of masks are worn by initiates during kovave or kaiva kuku initiation ceremonies.
Lot details
- Lot
- 70
- Closed
- June 27, 2025
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