Connoisseur's Collection: African Tribal
Nov 27, 2020 (your local time)
USA
 1243 Pond Street, Franklin. MA 02038
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LOT 23:

Yam Knife Mask, Igbo Afikpo, Nigeria

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Start price:
$ 250
Estimated price:
$800 - $1,200
Auction house commission: 35%
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Yam Knife Mask, Igbo Afikpo, Nigeria
African Tribal Art: Igbo Afikpo People, Nigeria: Yam Festival Mask, 19th Century. Carved wood with dark stain and traces of kaolin pigment. The form of the mask is inspired by the knives used to cut yams.

DIMENSIONS: 17"H x 6.75"D x 5.5"W

PROVENANCE: Private collection.

CONDITION: Fair. aged condition with evidence of handling and use, including abrasions, pigment loss and a minor wood loss on the lower rim.

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NOTE: This lot may be subject to a confidential reserve sale price.

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