Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

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July 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 119

Lot 119

Unidentified African Carved Wood Shoulder Mask together with a Terra Cotta Reliquary Figure, 20th century

Unidentified African Carved Wood Shoulder Mask together with a Terra Cotta Reliquary Figure, 20th century
Lot 119 Details
Unidentified African Carved Wood Shoulder Mask together with a Terra Cotta Reliquary Figure, 20th century

both with applied metal decoration
height 15.5 in — 39.4 cm; height 14 in — 35.6 cm

Estimate $150-$200

Realised: $125
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Unidentified African Carved Wood Shoulder Mask together with a Terra Cotta Reliquary Figure, 20th century
  • Unidentified African Carved Wood Shoulder Mask together with a Terra Cotta Reliquary Figure, 20th century
  • Unidentified African Carved Wood Shoulder Mask together with a Terra Cotta Reliquary Figure, 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Shoulder mask with dry cracks and the terra cotta figure with a small chip to the base.

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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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