20th C. African Wood Mask Attached To Iron Bell
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West Africa, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden face mask painted with organic red and black pigments with a leather "tongue" extending from the open mouth that attaches to an iron bell or gong. The clapper was made from an old pipe fitting and creates a pleasing sound. Nice patina commensurate with age and use and the bell produces a lovely tone! Size: 12.75" L (32.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA
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#114221
West Africa, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden face mask painted with organic red and black pigments with a leather "tongue" extending from the open mouth that attaches to an iron bell or gong. The clapper was made from an old pipe fitting and creates a pleasing sound. Nice patina commensurate with age and use and the bell produces a lovely tone! Size: 12.75" L (32.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection, Santa Monica, CA
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#114221
Condition
Intact and excellent. Bell functions beautifully. Nice patina!
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20th C. African Wood Mask Attached To Iron Bell
Estimate $300 - $600
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