Early 20th C. African Senufo Wood Mask - Firespitter
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Description
West Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask depicting a firespitter (also known as the "funeral head mask" or "Kponyugo") depicting an abstract zoomorphic creature with horns in several areas. The intricate mask is painted with brown pigment to create a darker presentation, and riding atop the larger head is a petite lizard. This mask was perhaps placed atop a larger headdress as the opening behind the larger head is much too small for a human face. Size: 39.25" L x 4.5" W x 4.5" H (99.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm); 10.7" H (27.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1979.206.71.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-M. Best collection, Riverdale, New York, USA
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#183985
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1979.206.71.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-M. Best collection, Riverdale, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183985
Condition
Loss to one horn on snout and upper bridge of nose as shown. Repaired with light adhesive residue along break lines. Abrasions and light fading to pigment, otherwise in nice condition. Great preservation to overall form.
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Early 20th C. African Senufo Wood Mask - Firespitter
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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