Tribal wooden mask
01 April 2019
Description

Feels and looks quite old, even to an untrained eye like mine. The colors are darker in reality. The hook on top is rusty. Length 21 cm, depth 10 cm, width 13 cm

Provenance

Thrift store in Munich

Acquired from
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For sale
Maybe
Answered within 2 days
By Klaus
Apr 04, 06:03 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $300 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be german Fasching or Fasnet mask or "larve". Every region and every village in Germany´s souther regions developped special features for Carnival masks. Best known are those from Rottweiler Narrensprung or the Schuttig to name a few. The mask in your possession is handcarved and painted with natural colour pigments, has good patina from wear. Production date possibly late 19th century, most likely made in Franconia by a local carver. The estimate is based on similar mask sold at auction. There is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to the item.

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