Antique & Vintage African Tribal Art
Sep 30, 2020 (your local time)
USA
 1243 Pond Street, Franklin. MA 02038
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LOT 23:

Karanga Mask, Mossi People, Burkina Faso

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Start price:
$ 800
Estimated price:
$1,200 - $2,500
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Karanga Mask, Mossi People, Burkina Faso
Mossi People, Burkina Faso: Karanga Bird Mask with an elongated crest plume. Carved wood, incised with geometric patterns which are decorated with colored earth pigments, early 20th century. The eyes are incised through for vision; the outer rim of the ovoid head is incised with several worn-smooth holes for the attachment of costume elements. Some of the holes have stress fractures/wood losses. The inside of the facial area is patinated from use.

Dimensions: 44.5H x 8.5W x 7D (inches)

Provenance: Private collection.

NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
Condition: Good condition with evidence of use and age.
Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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