Description : Bini Mask, Nigeria
Wood, pigments, ritual patination
Height 11in (28cm)
Provenance
Count Rudolph de la Burde Collection
De la Burde was a Polish industrialist who began collecting African art in 1916 and made his last purchases in the 1930s. He died in 1954.
Thence by descent
Barry Hecht Collection, Washington, D.C.
Acquired from the above by the present owner
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About the lot N° 74 Title : Bini Mask, Nigeria Medium : Wood, pigments, ritual patination Condition report : Old losses around the rim; craqueleur to the surface pigmentation; nicks, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Custom mount. Bonhams, auctioneer, New York, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African & Oceanic Art Sale date : 16 Nov 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale