Waddington's

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LOT 33

Lot 33

Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century

Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
Lot 33 Details
Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century

carved wood with applied natural pigment with zoomorphic form featuring visual elements of multiple animals including warthog, antelope, buffalo, crocodile and chameleon; accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt and customs documentation
14.5 x 11.25 x 32 in — 36.8 x 28.6 x 81.3 cm
Marked with white ink 3694 to the right side of the mask.

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

Realised: $2,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
  • Large Senufo Firespitter Mask, Mali/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, West Africa, early 20th century
Provenance:

Waddington's, early 1980s, Lot 84
Lippel Gallery Inc., Montreal

CONDITION DETAILS

Loss of pigment, some chips, three tusks and one antler with old breaks and repairs.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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