African mask
19 March 2022
Description

13 x11 inches, Ghana,dark wood with detailed red, gold and white beads, also embedded sea shells

Provenance

Father-in-law, displayed in home

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Mar 21, 10:50 UTC
Fair Market Value
$75 - $125 USD
Suggested Asking Price $125 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Joan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
It's likely that this was made for the export/tourist trade and not used for tribal rituals. Regrettably, these have not brought very high prices at auction recently (you might reference recent auction sales at this link: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=Ashanti%20mask&sort=-saleStart&status=archive)
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An African Ashanti carved and decorated mask
Ghana, 20th Century
Inset with beads, metal pieces and seashells
13 inches high by 11 inches wide
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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