auction house |
AUCTION GALLERY FORUM 9/11 |
date of auction |
d-m-Y H:i |
title of auction |
Arts and Antiquities |
date of exhibition |
not given |
auction contact |
+420 2 2423 5638-9 | info@forum9-11.com | www.forum9-11.com |
link of auction |
https://axioart.com/aukcio/2002-05-25/arts-and-antiquities-b2 |
115. item
Helmet mask with horns
19th century, height 150 cm, width 27.5 cm, wood with natural dark brown patina The mask features consist of a long rectangular and strongly geometrical face with protruding forehead, two eye holes divided by a central comb and a pair of horns. On the face there are remains of the original probably white and dark brown or black polychromy in a pattern of a triangular row. The left cheek is repaired with tin covered by polychromy from the top of the erect head to slightly bent horns, though the left one is patched with a cuff. Provenance: Mosi (Burkina Faso);, Starting Price: CZK 130,000; USD 3,807; EUR 4,325, Estimated price: (140,000 - 160,000) CZK., The mask symbolizes a powerful bush spirit.