LARGE PAINTED AND CARVED AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK.

LARGE PAINTED AND CARVED AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK. Depicting the “Opanga” spirit. Tall mask in three tiers. Bottom tier having carved head surrounded by small wood carved dish ovals. Second tier with three carved figures holding central carved figure between slats in center. Top tier has saw tooth like bars holding another figure. Hoop type top with dangling pendants. Polychrome decorated in yellow, green, red and blue. Fabric cloth base hanging. 1920’s. SIZE: 44” h. CONDITION: One second tier figure missing, minor defects. Very good. 9-96121 (12,500-17,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	566	$0.00	LARGE PAINTED AND CARVED AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK. Depicting the “Opanga” spirit. Tall mask in three tiers. Bottom tier having carved head surrounded by small wood carved dish ovals. Second tier with three carved figures holding central carved figure between slats in center. Top tier has saw tooth like bars holding another figure. Hoop type top with dangling pendants. Polychrome decorated in yellow, green, red and blue. Fabric cloth base hanging. 1920’s. SIZE: 44” h. CONDITION: One second tier figure missing, minor defects. Very good. 9-96121 (12,500-17,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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