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Mei Mask Sea Shell Eyes - Papua New Guinea

Mei Mask Sea Shell Eyes - Papua New Guinea

Winning Bid
$27.00
Item #1015
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Global Village Museum

200 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins CO 80521

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When to Pickup

Friday, 9/27 - Saturday, 9/28
11:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT
Tuesday, 10/1 - Thursday, 10/3
11:00 am - 4:00 pm MDT

Lot #29 of 60
Item Description

Title: Mei Mask
Culture: Iatmul
Region: Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Dimensions: 22” x 7”
This Mei mask from the Baxter Marlow Collection is crafted from raw wood and features cowry eyes, with one missing. Mei masks are integral to Iatmul ceremonial dress, attached to conical structures made of plaited fibers that cover the dancer's head and shoulders. Mei masks represent ancestral figures and are used in rituals to impress initiates and intimidate enemies. Acquired between 1982 and 1999.

Notes: Missing one Sea Shell eye

Dimensions

7" x 3" x 22"

Categories

Fine Art, Other

Buyer's Premium

12%

Seller Info
Global Village Museum
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Auction Details & Seller Instructions

WHERE TO PICK UP:
Global Village Museum
200 W Mountain Ave
Fort Collins Colorado 80521

Friday, 9/27 through Saturday, 9/28, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 10/1 through Thursday, 10/3, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Museum hours for pickup are Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 - 5:00 PM

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Seller Info
Global Village Museum
Auction Manager

Randall Kurtz | (970) 221-4600 | randy@globalvillagemuseum.org

Pickup Details
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Global Village Museum

200 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins CO 80521

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When to Pickup


Friday, 9/27 through Saturday, 9/28, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 10/1 through Thursday, 10/3, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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