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Carved & Polychrome Wooden African Mask

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DESCRIPTION: Carved wooden African mask on a black painted base. White, black and red painted face with plumed crest and four protruding features. 20th century. On iron display stand. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, Florida. Purchased from the Segy Gallery. Saul Putterman is an entrepreneur and founder of apparel and fashion manufacturing enterprises in New York, Florida, and Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Florence Putterman is a highly regarded artist who received her BS degree at New York University and her Masters of Fine Arts Degree at Penn State University. Originally from New York City, The Puttermans have made their home for over 50 years in Selinsgrove, PA, and winter in Sarasota, Florida. They are active humanitarians and philanthropists who collected fine modern and contemporary art and tribal art during their lives. MEASUREMENTS: 16" tall x 3-1/2" wide. CONDITION: Some wear to surface and pigments.

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Carved & Polychrome Wooden African Mask

Name: Carved & Polychrome Wooden African Mask
SKU: 43784185
Price: 325 USD
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