Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
By Scollard Auctions
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Jan 30, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring arms and armour from cultures around the world as well as ancient and pre-Columbian lots. Includes a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese and Islamic antiques. Native American jewelry, carved African pieces and much more. Come explore
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LOT 177:
Bamileke Carved Face Mask
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Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Bamileke Carved Face Mask
West Africa, Cameroon, Bamun or Bamileke early-mid 20th century carved face mask to honor an important chief or ancestor and regarded as an object of power. Early mask for use and used in ritual purpose, the face a dark black patina with carved lizard or zoomorphic decoration to the crown. 14 1/4" H x 9" W
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
