Need help with tons of tribal masks

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Brywil1970, May 11, 2021.

  1. Brywil1970

    Brywil1970 Well-Known Member

    Here are three of a collection of a bunch of tribal art that we got from an estate. Some of it looks really old, but I know it can be faked. So what do you think

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    Brywil1970, May 11, 2021
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    left...i don't know
    middle ...Sepic River PNG...tourist item, maybe 1980's or later
    right...African.....carved for sale...70's...80.s maybe..Punu style from Gabon..
     
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  3. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    I agree that they all look made for sale. I have no idea what the one on the left is supposed to be. The middle one, as @komokwa said, is a simplified version of a Iatmul "mei" mask. The one on the right blends various styles from the Gabon area of West Africa.
     
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  4. Brywil1970

    Brywil1970 Well-Known Member

    Thank you
     
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