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 190:
African Bene Buyonbo Mask
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Start price:
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150
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.
