Fall Discovery and Fine Art
Oct 14, 2020 (your local time)
USA
 1243 Pond Street, Franklin. MA 02038
Oil paintings, watercolor paintings, ink sketches and mixed-media artworks by or attributed to major internationally known artists, along with a strong presentation of pieces by regionally recognized artists. Artworks are from estates and collections in the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K. and Europe.
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LOT 39:

African Senufo/Kalongo Antelope Mask

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Start price:
$ 10,000
Estimated price:
$10,000 - $50,000
Auction house commission: 35%
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African Senufo/Kalongo Antelope Mask
Senufo people, Ivory Coast: An impressively large, finely carved mask of a long-horned antelope, circa 1875. The geometrically abstracted face is incised with tribal abstract designs, with the ears and horns extending in graceful arcs. The patina shows use and careful handling. Early 20th Century, carved wood on a custom-made steel stand.

The Senufo are famous as carvers of highly-stylized wood sculpture.

The art of Senufo people inspired twentieth-century European artists such as Pablo Picasso and Fernand Léger, who owned Senufo masks and used their abstract features for the basis of Cubism.

Senufo art has become a category for art collectors and scholars, a symbol of the artistic traditions of West Africa. Old pieces of Senufo art are found in many leading museums of the world.

This piece will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Mask is approx. 36" L x 8.5" W x 9" H; Height with stand is approx. 46 inches.
Private collection, Massachusetts
Good condition with signs of wear. Minor loss on the ends of one horn and one ear, scuffs.
NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.
Condition: Good condition with signs of wear. Minor loss on the ends of one horn and one ear, scuffs.
NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.

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