African Mask
18 June 2024
Description

Purchased 40 years ago in West Africa

Dimensions

15 x 16 x 5

Acquired from
Dealer or Gallery
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jun 19, 23:10 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Suggested Asking Price $300 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Kathleen,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The circular profile of this handsome mask suggests West African origins while the decoration is akin to that of the Luba people of Central Africa (Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique African carved and painted mask
Western or Central Africa, first half 20th Century
Of circular profile, strikingly decorated in red, black and white, with stylized eyes and mouth within concentric circles.
15 inches high, 16 inches wide,
CONDITION: This mask appears to be in good age-appropriate condition.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$ 150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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