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5 - Mende or Bassa mask-shell Finely sculpted facial features, a…
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Estimate €600 - €900
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Mende or Bassa mask-shell Finely sculpted facial features, animal horns, braids and a two-part crest at the top. Decorated with metal bands wrapped around the horns and small decorative elements on the crest. A large amount of raffia is attached around the edge. In good condition, the whole piece has a dull, dusty patina due to the context of a sanctuary. A large piece is missing under the chin and there is a crack and erosion on the left side of the head. Height: 39.4 cm (15 ½ inches), raffia not included. Sierra Leone/Liberia, first half of the 20th century. Provenance: - former collection of Dr Richard and Jan Baum, Los Angeles, California. - former Jeremiah Cole collection, Liberia/United States. - Heritage auction, 9 November 2023, lot #70412.
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About the sale ANA AND JAMES MELIKIAN COLLECTION - PART II
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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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