British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 466
Two West African Carved and Painted Ram Masks
Estimate: $600 - $900
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, Western Grassfields area, possibly late 19th/20th century, ram forms, elongated faces with open mouths and flared nostrils, long downward curving horns, minimally painted with white and/or red pigment at eyes, teeth, and inner ears, larger 19-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 7-3/4 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, chips, and losses; larger example with repairs and reinforcements at proper left face and horns, visible glue remnants and old nails, vertical crack and separation through proper leftÿface near ear and eye; smaller with several cracks and separations verso
Condition
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