Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 357

Carved Bamana Style Wood Face Mask

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Mali, 20th century, with paint decorated high rounded brow, open mount, and deep concave face coming to a point at the chin, remnants of hair or fibers along sides of jar, intentional holes at ears and top of head, string attached at top for hanging, 15 x 8 in.; mounted to Lucite base - Provenance: Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina

Condition

losses and abrasions to ears, protruding nails at forehead and ears, probably as made, losses and fading to painted surfaces
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