Circa 1920 Murik Lakes New Guinea mask, ex. Paul Harris, James Barzyk, Bohnams

Description

I purchased this mask several years ago and have decided to sell it in hopes of finding an older pre-contact example.  It was sold and late 19th-early 20th century, and I am being more conservative on the dating.  It has some features of carving with non-metal tools, and some metal tool work.  It has a deep an powerful expression, which is why I got it in the first place.  I sold at Bohnams New York on May 15, 2008 sale number 16124 lot 534 for ,800.  At that time the provenance was Listed as Lewis Wara gallery Seattle.
It is about 13" tall by about 5 1/4" wide.  Comes with a custom made stand.  Note that there is evidence of re-carving for continued use.
This fine mask shows all of the hallmarks of an early transitional piece, simplified elements but retains the pierced nasal septum and "ear tabs" of older pre-contact items.  Hard dense wood with a wonderful dark patina from decades of field use.  I am listing it for sale for what I paid for it and will send relevant paper work to the successful buyer.
Important notice, please read:  Ebay has instituted a new payment system.  I sold an item on November 27, 2020 and, even though I was directed by eBay to ship the item, I did not receive payment for this item until 12/5/20.  Not in my Paypal or in my bank account.  From now on, no item will be shipped until I have verified the funds have been received.  If this is a problem, please contact eBay and talk to them about their new "managed payment" system.  Or, you can contact me and perhaps we can work something out.
Let me know if you have any questions about the above before you purchase.  Thanks
A note about shipping. Since it is very difficult to accurately estimate shipping in advance, I list the maximum amount that a buyer would pay. If shipping is less, I refund the over payment as soon as I have printed a shipping label.Hopefully this will work easily with the new eBay payment system, but if not rest assured, I will make it right.  I have been an eBay member since 1998 with 100% positive feedback.
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OFFERS WELCOME!!! Questions welcome too. Thanks for looking, Mark