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Description : Mossi people, Burkina Faso. Carved in the image of a scorpion this type of mask would be worn on the top of the head with either raffia or cloths attached to the rim and covering the dancer's body. Wood. Traces of paint, 22 inches L. This Authentic African Tribal Sculpture has been examined by Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy and is approximately 140 years old. A certificate of the examination will accompany the artwork.
Price: 472.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 350 USD-700 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 43
Title : Scorpion Helmet Mask
Size : 22in L
Provenance : Private collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, Ivory Coast.
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Condition report : Good
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Collector Fine Art & African Tribal Sculpture
Sale date : 20 Nov 2019 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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