A MALANGAN CARVED WOOD HEADDRESS NEW IRELAND
The elaborate carved wood headdress comprised of a central mask flanked by tall openwork carvings with lizards and birds is decorated in natural earth pigments and embellishment of fiber as hair.
Measures 41 x 19.5 x 12.5 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition Report: Very good original intact condition without loss or replacement.
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The elaborate carved wood headdress comprised of a central mask flanked by tall openwork carvings with lizards and birds is decorated in natural earth pigments and embellishment of fiber as hair.
Measures 41 x 19.5 x 12.5 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition Report: Very good original intact condition without loss or replacement.
