Anthropomorphic mask · Cameroon Grassfields, Bamileke / Bangwa · ID: 3050758
sold
EUR 2,000
Provenance
Bernard Dulon, Paris, FranceJohann Levy, Paris, France
Joaquin Pecci, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 38 cm
H: 15.0 inch
Description
wood, pigment residues, base
The mask is characterised by a large mouth opening with pointed teeth and large, almost wing-like protruding ears.
Its surface structure is heavily marked by insect caused damage and resulting missing parts, which further emphasises its terrifying, almost demon-like overall effect.
The object Anthropomorphic mask with the object ID 3050758 was last part of the auction 102nd Auction at April 13, 2024 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 216 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,000.
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