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Lot 471

Two West African Woven Fiber Ceremonial Suits

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, possibly early 20th century, one Mambila style woven grass and banana fiber one piece dance suit, fiber tassels at ankles, with hood approximately 77 in. long; one possibly Bamum style woven banana fiber suit, polychrome painted geometric designs, approximately 40 x 25 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation

Condition

both with some fraying and losses throughout, some scattered holes and areas of looseness, wear consistent with age and use