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AFRICA Set comprising: - Anthropomorphic mask with an oval face, half-closed almond-shaped eyes, an open mouth, a finely incised hairstyle and a twisted side border. Wood with a glossy black patina. West Africa, 20th century H.: 30 cm Good condition, with light signs of wear. -Anthropomorphic mask featuring an oval face with half-closed eyes, a straight nose and scarification on the cheeks. Forehead decorated with an almond-shaped motif. Carved wood with a dark brown patina. West Africa, in the style of. 20th century. H.: 32 cm Good condition, signs of wear, original patina, cracks. -Carved wooden head with a dark brown patina depicting a female face in profile. Africa, 20th century. Good condition, fine patina from use. H.: 43 cm Accompanying item: Male bust in profile, carved from wood. Africa, 20th century. H.: 75 cm -Anthropomorphic mask with an elongated face and four circular eyes arranged in two superimposed pairs. A tubular mouth in relief and two horns on top of the head. Wood. West Africa. 20th century Good condition for its age, with an aged patina, signs of wear and minor losses. H.: 39 cm Carved wooden buffalo-crest mask. Africa, 20th century. -Anthropomorphic mask with an elongated face, prominent ears, pierced circular eyes, and a slightly parted mouth revealing the teeth. Wood with traces of white polychromy. West Africa, in the style of. 20th century. H.: 29 cm Significant surface wear, loss of polychromy, grime and minor knocks. -Anthropomorphic mask with a rounded forehead, half-closed eyes and a prominent nose. The articulated mouth consists of a long, movable lower jaw decorated with engraved motifs, connected to the mask by a cord adorned with cowrie shells. Wood, cowrie shells and plant fibres. Central Africa, in the style. 20th century. Good condition, old brown patina, signs of wear, some missing fibres. H.: 55 cm
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