African mask with hair
15 April 2025
Description
Wood and hair with hirns
Dimensions
14x11x6”
Acquired from
Inherited
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Yes
Answered within
about 23 hours
By Delia
Apr 16, 19:26 UTC
Hi Phil,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Is it possible to get a photo of the front of this mask from a slightly lower angle? From the profile shots it looks like - when the mask is worn - the horns are more horizontal than vertical, as does the part of the mask that has the pierced edge ...I want to make sure I understand correctly how it would look if one were wearing it.
Thanks,
Delia
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Hi Phil,
In lieu of additional information and/or photos and to move forward with this appraisal, I'm completing it conditionally with what information I have. If you can provide the photos I initially asked for I am happy to update this appraisal as appropriate.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage African export carved wood, fiber and fur mask
unattributed area, 20th Century
With a prominent frontal lobe, pierced eyes and protruding horn-like appendages, the top with affixed fiber and fur materials.
14 inches high, 11 inches wide
CONDITION: This mask appears to be in generally fair condition with some wear and surface abrasions commensurate to age.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 125-175*
*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