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THBTwo West African Carved Ceremonial Masks
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveFeb 4, 2022
Emporium Auction - Lots 1 to 250 Humber Family Collection - Lots 251-386 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, Oku style, possibly late 19th/early 20th century, one example with wide face, open mouth flanked by two tusks, downward curving central forehead horn, surmounted by three crouching animal figures, embellished with fiber and hair elements to form facial hair and "braids", shell and bundled twig hair accessories, carved element approximately 16-1/2 x 15 x 10 in.; other example with open mouth at lower edge, circular eyes and large nose, surmounted by three crouching animal figures, approximately 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and chips throughout, wear consistent with age and use; example with hair with losses to teeth, large separation verso reinforced with fiber ties, some losses to hair and hair accessories; wood only example with scattered small holes/pest damage throughout
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