4 West African objects, 20th century.
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A group of 4 West African objects. 20th century. ++ Benin fragment ivory maskette. Nigeria. ++ Pounder.++ Wooden staff or tool.++ West African pendant. Burkina Faso
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.Simpson believed the maskette to be an 18th century item. He purchased it in the 1990s for $2,000 and was asking $17,000 for it.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.Simpson believed the maskette to be an 18th century item. He purchased it in the 1990s for $2,000 and was asking $17,000 for it.
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4 West African objects, 20th century.
Estimate $300 - $500
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