West African Style Masks, Grouping of Four
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Item/Description: Lot of four decorative masks from West Africa. Includes:
- Impressive and large hand carved West African style mask features elongated, oval face with red-hued open mouth and raffia beard.
Material: Wood, raffia, paint
Dimensions: Length: 20"; Width: 8 1/2"; Depth: 6 1/2"
Condition: Surface use, age and wear.
- West African style mask. Hand carved wood, crudely done features. Human and animal characteristics. Zoomorphic. Decorative mask.
Material: Hand carved wood.
Dimensions: Length: 12"; Width: 8 3/8"; Depth: 5 1/2"
Condition: Surface use and age wear.
- Nigerian style West African mask. Hand carved wood. Crudely carved features and exposed teeth in closed mouth smile.
Material: Wood
Dimensions: Length: 12 1/2"; Width: 8"; Depth: 6 3/4"
Condition: Surface age and use wear includes abrasions, paint loss, chipping.
- Dramatic West African style mask. Large decorative mask features chiseled features, smooth curved forehead, painted red lips and ears, accented by raffia beard.
Material: Hand carved wood, twine, raffia
Dimensions: Length: 22 1/4"; Width: 7 1/2"; Depth: 8"
Condition: Surface and use wear includes chip, wood loss to left, cracks to top edge, smoky odor.
Age: 20th Century
Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate
Shipping: $75 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
- Impressive and large hand carved West African style mask features elongated, oval face with red-hued open mouth and raffia beard.
Material: Wood, raffia, paint
Dimensions: Length: 20"; Width: 8 1/2"; Depth: 6 1/2"
Condition: Surface use, age and wear.
- West African style mask. Hand carved wood, crudely done features. Human and animal characteristics. Zoomorphic. Decorative mask.
Material: Hand carved wood.
Dimensions: Length: 12"; Width: 8 3/8"; Depth: 5 1/2"
Condition: Surface use and age wear.
- Nigerian style West African mask. Hand carved wood. Crudely carved features and exposed teeth in closed mouth smile.
Material: Wood
Dimensions: Length: 12 1/2"; Width: 8"; Depth: 6 3/4"
Condition: Surface age and use wear includes abrasions, paint loss, chipping.
- Dramatic West African style mask. Large decorative mask features chiseled features, smooth curved forehead, painted red lips and ears, accented by raffia beard.
Material: Hand carved wood, twine, raffia
Dimensions: Length: 22 1/4"; Width: 7 1/2"; Depth: 8"
Condition: Surface and use wear includes chip, wood loss to left, cracks to top edge, smoky odor.
Age: 20th Century
Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate
Shipping: $75 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
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West African Style Masks, Grouping of Four
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