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(4) Folk Art Painted Figural Dance Masks, Mexico
- Price realized
- $246
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Clothing, Costumes & Masks
- Sold
- June 25, 2022
- Sale
- WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2
Lot description
(lot of 4) Mexican folk art carved wood dance and decorative masks, including: (1) polychrome painted figural mask, depicting human face with multiple jaws, covered in snakes, possibly from Guerrero, (2) man with moustache, (one) in red, (one) in black, both with gilt accents, (1) unpainted devil, with removable horns, accented with snakes, largest: approx 12"h, 6"w, 4.5"h; 2.4lbs 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.