248: A NEW IRELAND CARVED WOOD MASK WITH FIBER

The Malagan mask having an elaborate fiber coiffure and hand painted designs in natural earth pigments is set with Pau shell eyes, open mouth and aggressive expression.
Measures 36 x 8 x 10 inches.
Good condition as shown.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$1,000 - $1,500