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LOT 1661
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
MASSIVE SOUTH AFRICAN WOODEN TRIBAL MASK
20TH CENTURY A.D.
41 3/4 in. (8.3 kg, 1.06 m high).
20TH CENTURY A.D.
41 3/4 in. (8.3 kg, 1.06 m high).
A wooden tribal mask with stylised facial features, headdress of three crocodiles, two female figures carved to either side of the cheeks, bone inlay to forehead and cheeks, texturing to head and facial hair, open mouth with protruding tongue. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired Cape Town, South Africa, 2002.
Property of a Manchester, UK, collector.
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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
AUCTIONS:
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.
