Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
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Nov 14, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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Early November sale featuring arms and armour as well as Asian antiques from China, Japan and Korea, a wide variety of ethnographic ceramics and stone as well as other varied antiques
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LOT 180:
African Bene Buyonbo Mask
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Start price:
$
200
Estimated price :
$400 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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African Bene Buyonbo Mask
Handsomely carved wood mask with triangular bands with white throughout the top triangles. Almond shaped slit eyes with round eyes. The mask has horns and braided material in order to wear for ceremonies. Size 13" H x 7 1/2" W x 9" L
Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.
Condition: Loss to bottom of mask and one of the three top horns as shown, patina and wear commensurate with age and use throughout.
