A superb and early Afikpo mask.
This early mask depicts the epitome of female beauty with strong linear carving and abstraction. Few examples of these rare masks are known of this quality and workmanship and this is a superb example. 17 cm high.
Provenance:
Austrian private collection. (VJ)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
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EUR 4.000,- a EUR 6.000,-
A superb and early Afikpo mask.
This early mask depicts the epitome of female beauty with strong linear carving and abstraction. Few examples of these rare masks are known of this quality and workmanship and this is a superb example. 17 cm high.
Provenance:
Austrian private collection. (VJ)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |