Lot 4018
Cloth and Natural Fibers African Mask
Sold June 28, 2025
- Price realized
- $24
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $80-110
Origin: African
Dimensions: 8.5×1.5×14 in.
Condition: Dirt wear along the cloth and some of the animal hair along the top has worn off.
Additional Information: A cloth mask made with colorful strips of fabric in red, white, and blue geometric shapes, with cushioning underneath and believed to be carved wood under the cloth. Bits of cloth are tied to the top of the mask and there are opening for eyes at the top. Horse or other coarse animal hair is attached to the top in strands and a good amount has worn off. underneath the fabric is light cushioning and most likely a carved wooden mask. The mask may have been used for animals or people for spiritual rituals.
Provenance: Reportedly from Howard Rose, Arte Primitivo, NY.
Lot details
- Lot
- 4018
- Closed
- June 28, 2025
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