Lot 2001

Mapuche Southern Chile Kollon Ceremonial Mask

Sold June 27, 2025

Price realized
$45

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $150-300

Origin: Southern Chile, Mapuche

Dimensions: 10x5x20.5 in. 

Condition: Wood has wear and scuffs 

Additional Information: The mask is a large male head that is hand carved made of wood and with a black horse hair mustache. It has holes carved out for the nose holes and eyes. It is believed to be from the Chile region made by the Mapuche people. 

The Mapuche were the only Pre-Columbian South American culture that successfully fought against Spanish dominance. They were pacified and integrated into Spanish culture in the late 19th Century.

Lot details

Lot
2001
Closed
June 27, 2025

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