This is the rating and price for Bakongo Fetish Mask With Headdress Congo , 20th century

Description : Additional Information: , ,An elaborate African Bakongo fetish mask with fiber and cloth headdress. The mask is carved from wood, painted and decorated with metal buttons (possibly brass), with glass eyes (possibly plastic, but more likely glass). The headdress is composed of a woven basket attached to the wood mask, covered in wrapped in a straw fiber rope, with a fabric covering for the back. Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century J. Cornet, , ,Art of Africa, Treasures from the Congo. , ,1971 ,E. M. Maurer and Niangi, B.: , ,Spirits Embodied: Art of the Congo. 1999. ,Art of the Congo, Walker Art Center
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Estimate (low-high) : 3000 USD-3500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 95800
Title : Bakongo Fetish Mask With Headdress Congo , Period : 20th century
Medium : Wood, pigment
Size : 15 inches H. x 10 inches W. x 9.5 Inches D.
Condition report : Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Worn fiber and cloth headdress, pigment and patina, scrapes and scratches
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, CO It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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