Lot 1029

5 African Wood Masks

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$150,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA

Description:

5 African Wood Masks, comprising a 11 in. carved wood mask with slitted eyes and pointed teeth, a 14 in. carved wood and painted mask with eye openings, a 12 in. carved wood mask with carved eye, nose, and mouth openings, a 15 1/2 in. carved wood and partially painted mask with elongated mouth and large headdress and slitted eyes, and a 8 1/2 in. carved wood and painted small mask.

Measurements: Height: of largest 15 1/2 in. x Width: 7 in. x Depth: 6 in.

Condition:

All with wear, age cracks, chips to painted surfaces, old marks and scratches, some with drilled holes along sides of face.