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Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 469

West African Carved Wood Bush Cow Mask

Estimate: $600 - $900

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 19th/20th century, bush cow form, elongated face with open mouth, notched diamond pattern carved horns, patinated surface, wire hanging attachment verso, remnants of old label verso, 30-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, chips, and losses, rubbing and losses to mouth area, some chips, losses, and pest damage to teeth and lips, possible old repair/reinforcement at top of head (crack and separation with old nails, see photos) , area separation verso, scattered surface stains, wear consistent with age and use