Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring a wide variety of antique firearms, edged weapons, armour, antique hats, unique fossils and minerals as well as ethnographic art including pre-Columbian and African pieces.
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LOT 258:
African Wood Carved Face Mask w/Bird
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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African Wood Carved Face Mask w/Bird
Handsomely carved wood African mask with bird finial, likely Bamana culture. Scarification throughout the face, protruding elongated nose and pierced eyes. The bird stands atop his head with incised feathers, wearing a beaded necklace. Ears grow to protruding horns on either side of his head. Size 22 1/4" H
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: Minor old loss to bird beak, surface wear commensurate with age.
