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Sale 115 Lot 460  

TWO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HELMET-FORM MASKS, Bamum, Cameroons, first half 20th century. Each presenting a laughing man's face, one with coiffure of actual human hair, the other with stylized spider headpiece; both wood with black pigment and white highlights. - H: 16 in. and 22 in.
Estimate $250-400

PROVENANCE: Collection of Norma Zane Chaplain, Washington, DC

Condition: Both with patina and wear consistent with use.

Sold for $140


       
 

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