Description : West African, possibly 20th century, comprising: two carved and polychrome decorated masks with fiber beards and applied fiber and cowrie shell hair pieces, each approximately 15 x 11-1/4 in., Mende style carved helmet mask, hollow interior, approximately 15-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. diameter
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Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-400 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 269 Title : Carved African Masks Size : two masks approximately 15 x 11-1/4 in., helmet mask approximately 15-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. diameter Provenance : Private North Carolina Collection Condition report : surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered scratches and chips to edges, fibers loose and falling out, one mask with hair piece loose at one side, helmet mask with some cracks and separations, scattered holes and pest damage throughout Brunk Auctions, auctioneer, Asheville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Emporium Auction Sale date : 09 Jul 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale