Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Large West African & Papua New Guinea Tribal Masks
- Price realized
- $275
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Sculptures and Carvings
- Sold
- June 20, 2025
- Sale
- SPECIAL 9AM START - DAY 1 JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 3) Large African and Oceanic tribal masks, including: (2) West African masks, likely Dan peoples, Ivory Coast/ Liberia, including: (one) with cowry shells framing open mouth, beard comprised of natural fibers, approx 20"h, 10"w, 3"d; (one) having pointed horns and applied animal fur, approx 13"h, 10"w, 5.75"d; (1) Papua New Guinea mask, having polychromed face with protruding nose, basket-woven surround with applied feathers, approx 13"h, 10.5"w, 11"d; 4.5lbs total
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.