GROUP OF OCEANIC WOODEN ARTIFACTS,Sepik River Valley, New Guinea, 20th century. Comprising four combs with curvilinear decoration in shallow relief; two bamboo and two wood, two decorated with earthen pigments; and two mask plaques with cowrie shell eyes, decorated with earthen pigments. - Combs L: 7 3/8 in. to 14 3/4 in.; Mask plaques H: 12 1/4 in. to13 1/2 in. Estimate $100-200
PROVENANCE: Collection of Norma Zane Chaplain, Washington, DC
