British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 467
West African Carved Wood Baboon Type Mask
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 late 19th/20th century, 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. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and small chips throughout, 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)
