Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
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LOT 219

Lot 219

Bamana Mask with Bird Surmount, Mali, West Africa, late 20th century

Bamana Mask with Bird Surmount, Mali, West Africa, late 20th century
Lot 219 Details
Bamana Mask with Bird Surmount, Mali, West Africa, late 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Bamana Mask with Bird Surmount, Mali, West Africa, late 20th century
  • Bamana Mask with Bird Surmount, Mali, West Africa, late 20th century
  • Bamana Mask with Bird Surmount, Mali, West Africa, late 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Pigment loss, with dry cracks, scuffs and abrasions

LOT 219
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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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