VANUATU AMBRYM SPIDER WEB MASK, OLD DRAMTIC PIECE!

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VANUATU AMBRYM SPIDER WEB MASK Origin/ Tribe : Melanesia, Vanuatu, South Central Malakula Age : Approximate age 50 years old Materials : Wood, fiber, Boars tusks, Boars teeth, spider webs, cocoons, fiber, resin, earth pigments Size : Overall Height 16" (41 cm), Width 6.75" (7 cm) Provenance : : Collected in 1968 by the son of Karl Muller. Acquired from a collection in Brussels Belgium Description : I'm uncertain of the exact ritual and social contexts this type of mask "n'dem nabwikai" was used in but it is of a dreaded devil-like variety. It is presented on a custom metal display stand and is expressively dramatic with large inset animal teeth. A similar mask housed in the Noumea Museum can be seen on page 49 figure 72 of "Arts of Vanuatu". Shipping & Insurance : USA= $15, International= $35 ( Overseas customers must provide contact phone numbers to guarantee delivery. For your protection all parcels will be insured for full value. More Rare Antique Tribal Art w/ FREE Shipping Can be viewed by browsing our webbsite. EMAIL : CLICK FOR MORE INFO. & PHOTOS ---> ============================================ BID WITH CONFIDENCE!! EXPECT A GREAT ITEM & EXCELLENT SERVICE ============================================ CLICK TO SEE OTHER ! AUCTIONS--->

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