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LOT 2777
Chokwe Tribal Boys Initiation Mask
ANGOLIA, 20TH CENTURY A.D.
11 in. (270 grams, 28 cm).
Carved from a single billet of wood, hollow to the reverse with slots at the eyes, nostrils and mouth, applied braided cord hair. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2777
Chokwe Tribal Boys Initiation Mask
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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Oceanic Wooden Samoan War Club
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Opening Bid: £150
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