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(3) Folk Art Carved Wood Dance Masks, Mexico

Price realized
$354
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$300
Category
Sculpture & Carvings
Sold
June 25, 2022
Sale
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2

Lot description

(lot of 3) Mexican folk art polychromed carved wood dance masks, including: (1) man with mirrored headdress, accented with ribbons, above beard of hair, inclusive of one detached section of headpiece, (1) Goliath/ The Giant, bearded man with inset glass eyes, (1) man with crown, inset glass eyes, and gilt teeth, largest: approx 18"h, 8"w, 12"d; 2lbs total Provenance: From the collection of Mrs. Bettye Wellons, Austin, Texas Start Price: $60.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.