This is the rating and price for Senufo Large 'Firespitter' Helmet Mask, 1966

Description : Hardwood Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, late 19th/early 20th century Dome-shaped head with long snout On both sides a row of seven crocodile teeth, openwork wave-like ornaments symbolizing the water Atop the head two large curved horns and a chameleon Very fine carving Greyish brown patina The inside with collector's label Mounted on a metal stand Dimensions: 105 x 21 cm Good condition Provenance: acquired at Rasmussen, Paris in 1967 For comparable pieces see: Sotheby's New York, Collection Helena Rubinstein, April 21, 1966, lot 103 Sotheby's New York, African Art from the Egon Guenther Family Collection, November 18, 2000, lot 66 Hotel Drouot Paris, Collection Vérité, June 17, 2006, lot 384 and 385 Condition: The mask is in good condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. There are some minor material losses, some of the openwork on top of the snout has been reattached. The dimensions are 105 x 21 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

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