British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 465
Group of Three West African Carved Wood Masks
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
Cameroonian/Nigerian, possibly early 20th century, comprising: one Western Grassfields area, carved face form with lobed hairstyle and open mouth, traces of white pigment coloring eyes and teeth, 13 x 9 x 5-1/2 in.; two Western Forest area, one oval elder mask with traces of red pigment coloring ears, one rectangular form with black and red dyed hide covering and splint inlaid teeth, larger 17 x 8-3/4 x 6 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and chips throughout; lobed head example with crack to top verso, some possible pest damage (several small holes scattered throughout) ; oval form with red ears with some possibleÿpest damage (several small holes scattered throughout) , large crack through proper left side and at top proper right (visible verso) ÿ
