Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
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LOT 226

Lot 226

Bamana Marka Mask, Mali, West Africa together with a unidentified mask with figural surmount, 20th century

Bamana Marka Mask, Mali, West Africa together with a unidentified mask with figural surmount, 20th century
Lot 226 Details
Bamana Marka Mask, Mali, West Africa together with a unidentified mask with figural surmount, 20th century

carved wood, one with applied copper and thread decorations
tallest height 22.5 in — 57.2 cm

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Some rust and oxidation to Marka mask and both with minor wear, scuffs and abrasions.

LOT 226
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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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