African masks
18 June 2024
Description

Wooden mask bought over 40 years ago in Africa from a dealer

Dimensions

9 x 18 x 3

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jun 20, 10:57 UTC
Fair Market Value
$250 - $350 USD
Suggested Asking Price $400 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Kathleen,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The large painted eyes of this mask suggest it was made by the Suku people of Central Africa (southwest Democratic Republic of the Congo and northwest Angola).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Central African carved and polychromed wood mask
Probably Suku culture, Central African, first half 20th Century
The elongated facial form with high forehead, large oval eyes painted in red and white, flattened nose and pursed lips.
18 inches high, 9 inches wide
CONDITION: This mask appears to be in good age-appropriate condition with some minor age cracks.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$250-350*
*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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