Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 269
Three Carved African Masks
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
West African, possibly 20th century, comprising: two carved and polychrome decorated masks with fiber "beards" and applied fiber and cowrie shell hair pieces, each approximately 15 x 11-1/4 in.; Mende style carved helmet mask, hollow interior, approximately 15-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. diameter
Provenance: Private North Carolina CollectionCondition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered scratches and chips to edges, fibers loose and falling out; one mask with hair piece loose at one side; helmet mask with some cracks and separations, scattered holes and pest damage throughout
