Lot 51: A superb old Bamana mask

People: Bamana
Mali
H: 14 1/2"
The mask of very old desiccated wood with large swelling brow, deeply inset eyes, wide wedge-shaped nose and small mouth. The reverse showing great age. The surface covered with encrustation. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. Dr. Wally Zollman, IN

Price Realized: $500

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