Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 111
Dogon Mask of Bearded Male Figure
Estimate: $100 - $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, mid 20th century, wood mask crowned by crouching male figure with two swords, modern wood base, mask 16 x 8 x 10-1/2 in., with base 27-1/2 x 8 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Work Wonders, San Francisco, California, circa 1983; DC Forbes Collection
Condition
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Work Wonders, San Francisco, California, circa 1983; DC Forbes Collection
dust and accretion, hole drilled to interior of mask for mounting, new hardware installed at interior for suspension, small instances of white paint to proper right side of mask, discoloration to base, chipping to corners, edges, and faces of base
