Arms & Armour, Antique Firearms, Antiquities
By Scollard Auctions
Feb 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Auction featuring arms and armour, antique firearms, pre-Columbian antiquities, fossils and minerals, Asian art and much more.

LOT 226:

Filipino Hand Carved Dragon Mask

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Start price:
$ 100
Estimated price :
$300 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Feb 29, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Filipino Hand Carved Dragon Mask
Finely hand carved in great detail, this Philippines dragon mask is a wonderful depiction of the mythical sea creature. This mask includes details incised and pierced work, as well as high relief carving including the sharp pointed teeth and horns. It is usually depicted with a characteristic looped tail and a single horn on the nose. It was generally believed to be a sea serpent, but are also variously believed to inhabit either the sky or the underworld. Size 21 3/8" L
Condition: Good condition throughout.

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