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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
LiveOct 22, 2021
Emporium & Coin Auction - October 22, 2021 - Begins 9:00AM EST Emporium Lots 1-368 Coins & Currency Lots 369-432 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, possibly late 19th/20th century, one baboon form with traces of white pigment coloring eyes and teeth, notched decoration to top of head, metal hanging attachment verso, 12-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 8-1/2 in.; one Babanki or Oku style example, elder mask in the form of a face with large jowls, open mouth, and large almond shaped eyes, surmounted by large reticulated crest/headpiece, approximately 21-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 8-1/2 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 small chips throughout; baboon form with heavy losses to pigment, probably natural void at top of head, large crack/separation at top of head verso, likely missing some elements (many unused holes at edges, possibly for fiber adornments/fringe)
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