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BRUCE PAPAS (NZ b.1931) SCULPTURED POTTERY & FIBRE AFRICAN MASK 1979
Estimate $200 - $400
Lot Details
Painted worked and woven fibre highlights. The fabric back signed and dated 6/79. H.870mm approx. In 1961 he won the inaugural Golden Shears Awards with a gown that he called 'Golden Peacock'. In later years he retired from textiles to focus on creating richly-detailed work with clay. See https://www.nzfashionmuseum.org.nz/bruce-papas/ for details on Bruce Papas a renowned NZ fashion designer. Bruce Papas (NZ 1931-)
