Description : African Tribal Art: Mossi People, Burkina Faso: Antelope Mask, 19th Century. Carved wood, with remnants of blue and white pigments. The mask comes with a custom-made steel display stand.
The Antelope mask represents one of the protective spirits from the bush, which is closely associated with the spirits of ancestors. Such masks can perform on several occasions throughout the dry season from October to May, including funerals of elders and annual village cleansing ceremonies, when malevolent supernatural spirits are chased from the village.
Prix: 0.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 60000 USD-80000 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 55A Titre : Antelope Mask Dimensions : 37H x 8.5W x 9D, 49H on stand. Provenance : Private collection. Notes : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer. Condition report : Good condition. Minor abrasions, wood desiccation, traces of pigment. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser:
https://youtu.be/B5a4PApZg6k 500 Gallery, Salle de vente
, Franklin, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Antique & Vintage African Tribal Art Date de la vente : 02/02/2022🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
: Live Sale
