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CANOE SPLASHBOARD MASK, MIDDLE SEPIK PNG-NO RESERVE
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USD 85.00 |
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USD 85.00 |
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| Start Time |
Monday, June 30, 2008 |
| End Time |
Thursday, July 10, 2008 |
| Location |
New York, NY |
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luvpng Store CANOE SPLASHBOARD MASK, MIDDLE SEPIK PNG-NO RESERVE This is a classic Iatmul Splashboard Mask from the Middle Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. These masks are attached to the canoe prow on a wooden backing. This is a classic Itmul object which is regularly represented in most major books on New Guinea and Oceanic art (see for example: Nicholas Thomas' Oceanic Art illustration 44, page 47 for an other Iatmul example in situ, Jean Guiart's The Arts of the South Pacific illustration 97 on page 131 for a Middle Sepik example from Kaminimbit and Kaeppler, Kaufmann & Newton Oceanic Art illustration 231, page 349 for an example from East Sepik Province). It measures 18 1/2" (47.5cm) high by 12 3/4" (32.5cm) wide. Please note that the filling is the right eye has been lost during the time it was in service on the splashboard. It is estimated to be 20 to 30+ years old. It is being offered at NO RESERVE. PLEASE NOTE: I HAVE ADDED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN BENEATH THIS BLACK PORTION TO SEE THEM. THANK YOU Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about this item & I will promptly respond. This item is sold "as is" & will not be accepted for return, so please examine the photos, which are part of the description, carefully or email me with any questions you may have.I am not an expert & have tried to describe the item as best as I can. I will not be responsible for lost parcels or damage. I will insure the package for you at your expense should you elect to do so. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SHIPPING CHARGES SETFORTH BELOW ARE MERELY ESTIMATES. Final shipping costs will be determined at the end of the sale depending on the location of the buyer & any preferences he may have in shipping. I will combine shipping costs if you buy more than 1 of my auction lots. Payment is due within 5 days of the close of the auction unless the buyer has asked for an extension. Payment may be made by Paypal & for USA buyers United States Postal Money Orders. Those opting to pay by money order must have at least 12 positive feedbacks in the last 6 months and secure my agreement prior to payment. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SHIPPING CHARGES NOTED BELOW ARE MERELY ESTIMATES & THAT FINAL SHIPPING CHARGES WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES DEPENDING UPON THE LOCATION OF THE BUYER.PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL FINAL HIPPING CHARGES ARE DETERMINED. ALL PARCELS ARE CAREFULLY WRAPPED BEFORE SHIPPING & I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED PARCELS. INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OF THE PURCHASER & AT HIS EXPENSE All items are sold "as is" & may not be returned. Please examine the photos & description carefully & email me with any questions you may have before you bid. I am not an expert but attempt to describe all items carefully & completely, but bidders must rely on their own knowledge in making their bids. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have using the ask the seller area above. I will respond promptly. On Jun-30-08 at 23:15:31 PDT, seller added the following information: Click to view supersized image Click to view supersized image
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