British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 457
Two West African Carved Wood Masks
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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, Bekom or Oku style, possibly late 19th/early 20th century, in the form of two bearded faces with large, almond shaped eyes and open mouths with sharp teeth, dark patinated surfaces, each approximately 14-1/2 x 12 x 7-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and chips throughout, wear consistent with age and use; one with losses to nose and proper right ear, large hole in top of head (possibly a natural feature of the wood) ; one with losses to chin and beard, break and repair with old reinforcement to top of head verso
Condition
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