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Anthropomorphic mask, Liberia, Bassa, Size: H: 22 cm (H: 8.7 inch), ID: 3041140
Anthropomorphic mask, Liberia, Bassa, Size: H: 22 cm (H: 8.7 inch), ID: 3041140 - 2/5 Anthropomorphic mask, Liberia, Bassa, Size: H: 22 cm (H: 8.7 inch), ID: 3041140 - 3/5 Anthropomorphic mask, Liberia, Bassa, Size: H: 22 cm (H: 8.7 inch), ID: 3041140 - 4/5 Anthropomorphic mask, Liberia, Bassa, Size: H: 22 cm (H: 8.7 inch), ID: 3041140 - 5/5
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Lot 112
84th Tribal Art Auction

Anthropomorphic mask ·  Liberia, Bassa · ID: 3041140

sold EUR 2,500
Provenance
Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Cole Harrel, New York, USA
Size
H: 22 cm
H: 8.7 inch

Description

wood, blackish-brown patina, remains of kaolin, sickle-shaped eyes, slit-like open mouth with inserted teeth (bone splinters/ animal teeth), three notches above forehead for insertion of ornament, slightly dam. (chin, both ears), abrasion of paint, drilled holes around the rim broken out in parts, base

Africa
Masks

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