Wogeo Mask, Vokeo Island, Shouten Islands, Papua New Guineaheight 43in (109cm)ProvenanceWayne Heathcote, London and New YorkPrivate Collection, TexasThis striking mask with distinctive features from the Shouten Islands area off the coast of New Guinea wears a towering, finely woven, masterfully constructed basketry head piece with chicken feathers inserted into the top; the face with ochre pigment highlights; a bamboo border with multi-colored beaded strings wrapped around in four areas; the mask with encrusted dark brown patina; the basketry with rich, honey brown patina.