British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 472C
Two West African Carved and Polychromed 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 |
Ivorian, possibly early 20th century, one Kran style mask with traces of white and red pigment, embellished with fiber, wood, and teeth, 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.; one Baule style, red and black polychromed elongated face surmounted by bird figure, 16 x 5-5/8 x 5-1/2 in.
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and chips throughout, some losses to polychroming; Kran style with some fraying and losses to fiber elements, some elements likely missing (several unused holes at edges); Baule style with crack and separation top verso
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
Condition
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