Kanak Mask

Kanak Mask, Southern Grand Terre, New Caledonia, 19th century, hollowed out, with deeply cut facial features, a rectangular cutout mouth, inset eyes, and prominent nose, dark patina, on custom metal stand, ht. 8 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Abraham and Paula Rosman collection, New York City; Galerie Flak, Paris, France.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

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