African mask
18 June 2024
Description

Wooden African Mask purchased over 40 years ago from a dealer in Africa

Dimensions

11 x 6.5 x 4

Acquired from
Dealer or Gallery
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jun 19, 23:19 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Suggested Asking Price $700 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Kathleen,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The entwined snakes on the head of this mask are often featured on masks made by the Yoruba culture of West Africa (but who are also more widely spreadout, throughout much of Africa).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Yoruba Gelede carved wood mask
(West) African, first half 20th Century
The stylized human face surmounted by entwined serpents, notched facial decoration and enlarged ears.
11 inches high, 6-1/2 inches wide
CONDITION: This mask appears to be in good age-appropriate condition.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$400-600*
*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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