Auction 29
AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR
By HELIOS
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Nov 7, 2021
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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Military orders, decorations, antique arms, and armor
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LOT 444:
AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN WE GUERRE MASK, IVORY COAST, 19TH C.
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Start price:
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100
Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 27%
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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN WE GUERRE MASK, IVORY COAST, 19TH C.
An old hand-carved wooden mask from the Liberia/Ivory Coast. The mask, with its prominent forehead and nose, narrow eye slits, oval chin protrusions, and a heavily curved beard, represents the spirit of Ge. This mask serves as a visible symbol of strength, principles to maintain public order, initiate young people and punish offenders. They are used by a male secret society called Poro, a forceful local authority.19th century.
Dimensions: L: 12 in., (30 cm.)
