Emporium Auctions
Thu, Feb 11, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 72
Three Central African Carved Wood Masks
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
20th century, two smaller masks, probably Lega, Democratic Republic of the Congo, both painted with Kaolin and with pierced chins, horn mask, 7 in. oval mask, 6-1/2 in.; larger mask, probably Fang, painted and scarred face, pierced edges, 18 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
oval Lega mask with losses to nose, both small masks with overall abrasions and wear; Fang mask with long crack on right cheek, losses to chin, overall paint loss and abrasions
Condition
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