Emporium & Coins Auction
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 150
Two West African Carved Wood Masks
Estimate: $200 - $400
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, one baboon form with traces of white pigment coloring eyes and teeth, notched decoration to top of head, metal hanging attachment verso, 12-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 8-1/2 in.; one Babanki or Oku style example, elder mask in the form of a face with large jowls, open mouth, and large almond shaped eyes, surmounted by large reticulated crest/headpiece, approximately 21-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and small chips throughout; baboon form with heavy losses to pigment, probably natural void at top of head, large crack/separation at top of head verso, likely missing some elements (many unused holes at edges, possibly for fiber adornments/fringe)
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