2025. Oct. 21., Tuesday
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AUCTION GALLERY FORUM 9/11
Arts and Antiquities

25-05-2002 14:00

 
115.
tétel

Helmet mask with horns

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...

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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.