African Sun Mask
18 June 2024
Description

antique purchased in Africa at a dealer

Dimensions

26 x 27. 3 with a 3.5 inch post

Acquired from
Dealer or Gallery
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 14 hours
By Delia
Jun 19, 10:56 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.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Burkina Faso carved and painted wood Sun Mask
Possibly Bobo (Bwa) Culture, West Africa, probably mid 20th Century
The circular mask with concentric painted rings centering a stylized face with pursed mouth.
26-27 inches diameter, on a 3-1/2 inch handle
CONDITION: This mask appears to be in good condition; some minor abrasions and losses to paint.
PROVENANCE: Purchased in Africa from a 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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