British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 470
Two West African Carved Wood Bush Cow 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, Western Grassfields area, Babanki or Bamileke style, possibly late 19th/20th century, bush cow forms, elongated faces with open mouths, smaller example with patinated surface, 23 x 12 x 7-1/2 in.; larger example likely later, 29 x 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
both with surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, some scattered chips and losses; smaller example with separation at top back of head,ÿlarge chip and loss to lower teeth,ÿpossible pest damage at lower mouth, wear consistent with age and use
Condition
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