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BAULE MONKEY MASK TWO FACES
Estimate:
$200 - $2,000
Sold
$100
Live Auction
February Exceptional Estates Auction
Category
Description
Hand carved wood African style headdress in the form of two stylistic monkey heads flanked on each side by a portrait carving of a human and having an upper element carved as an animal, possibly an elephant. Sculptural helmet mask was bought from Hesse Galleries, New York. Marked as being from the Baule peoples Ivory Coast, Cote d'Ivoire. Black, white, blue, red, and green pigments. Approx. 23-1/2" x 13". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Condition
Wear typical for age and use including age related cracks, wear to pigment, or other possible losses. See images for more details on condition.