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LOT 2386
Estimate
GBP (£) 40 - 60
EUR (€) 46 - 69
USD ($) 54 - 80
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
AFRICAN WOODEN CEREMONIAL FACE MASK
SENUFO TRIBE, 20TH CENTURY A.D.
14 1/8 in. (715 grams, 36 cm).
SENUFO TRIBE, 20TH CENTURY A.D.
14 1/8 in. (715 grams, 36 cm).
Carved with an oval face, pointed chin, a flat nose, slit eyes, an open mouth; animal figure presented on top and some scarification. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Burkina Faso, West Africa.
From the estate of a West Sussex, UK, collector.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
FOOTNOTES:
Several types of masks are used depending upon the occasion. The Kpelie, a human face with projections all around, is said to remind initiates of human imperfection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
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TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
