Clearance - Ethnographic, Asian and Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
Mar 11, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Clearance auction featuring a wide variety of ethnographic antiquities, arms and armour, Asian lots and varied antiques

LOT 268:

Early 20th c. Baule "Kapan Pre" Portrait or Dance Mask

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Start price:
$ 175
Estimated price :
$500 - $1,000
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sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Mar 11, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Early 20th c. Baule "Kapan Pre" Portrait or Dance Mask
Western Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Baule or Baoule peoples Early 20th c. Fine Mask known as "Kapan Pre" Portrait or Dance Mask constructed of Hollowed-Out Wood. The designation meant to represent a young female or ancestor. Tall pointed skull with two crown protrusions to either side indicating a significant person, pointed triangular pierced ears, thin mouth and eyes with small circular pupil cutouts. 14" H x 7 1/2" L x 8 1/2" W

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.

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