Description : TWO AFRICAN MASKS
20th Century
1) Wooden carved hornbill mask with metal eyes, fur beard and traces of kaolin pigment in the manner of Dan. Probably from Liberia, the Ivory Coast or Guinea. Height 14.5. Width 6. Depth 5.75.
2) Wooden carved mask with traces of pigment in the manner of Lwalu. Said to be from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Height 16. Width 9.25. Depth 5.5.
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Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 619 Title : Two African Masks Size : Height 14.5, Width 6, Depth 5.75, Height 16, Width 9.25, Depth 5.5 Provenance : Both deaccessioned from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum at Cornell University. Condition report : The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age, these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's
before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction. Eldred's, auctioneer, East Dennis, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Fine and Decorative Art: Session II Sale date : 02 Jun 2023It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale