This is the rating and price for A Fine Old Dogon ‘Sim’ Wood Mask, 1974

Description : Wood, very old encrusted white and black pigmentation, resin Mali, late 19th or early 20th century Of geometric proportions with a tall super structure missing cross bars wrapped in resin and leather to form an old ‘indigenous’ repair Descending into an open work upper frame The face of the mask broken down into pure cubist forms: two long rectangular openings and small square holes construct a face of pure linear abstraction With certificate and original receipt by Ladislas Segy, 1974 Literature: Laude, Jean. African art of the Dogon: The Myths of the Cliff Dwellers. Studio. 1973. Print. Fig. 100. Dimensions: 90 x 18.5 x 13 cm Provenance: Segy Gallery, New York, 1974 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.The certificate by Segy Gallery reads ‘Originally this sim mask had a superstructure made of palm wood (different from the wood used to carve the mask itself), representing a figure with arms and legs, - presently missing. But to the mask the lower part of this figure is still attached with palm fiber (or cordage) painted black.” – Ladislas Segy, Director, New York, January 25, 1974. Condition: The figure is missing the above stated parts, however, it is in an overall impressively well preserved state considering age and use of the object. The dimensions of the figure are 90 x 18.5 x 13 cm (height x width x depth). (tm) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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