Bamileke or Bamum Peoples mask, ex J.J. Klejman
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Bamileke or Bamum Peoples mask, ex J.J. Klejman, 19th/20th c., Cameroon, dark patina openwork carved wood helmet, depicting a head with exposed teeth and protruding ears, bearing a nude seated male figure, paper label on verso reads "Bametta (Bekom) grassland Cameroon - Coll. Speyer - 19 cent. - talk (?)", on custom black metal museum stand, 25"h x 12"l x 12"w (mask), 38"h (total)
Provenance: Property from the Collection of the Wright Art Trust; J J Klejman, New York (February 5, 1974); exhibited in "African Sculpture", Wellesley College Museum, 1972; Speyer Collection (as labeled)
Provenance: Property from the Collection of the Wright Art Trust; J J Klejman, New York (February 5, 1974); exhibited in "African Sculpture", Wellesley College Museum, 1972; Speyer Collection (as labeled)
Condition
Good, nice patina, small scattered hairlines, insect holes **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Bamileke or Bamum Peoples mask, ex J.J. Klejman
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
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