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West African Bidjogo Peoples Carved & Painted 'Dugn'Be' Ox / Bull Mask

Price realized
$369
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$300
Category
Fine Art
Sold
June 6, 2026
Sale
DAY 2 - JUNE 2026 | A CELEBRATION OF EUROPE'S FINEST ESTATES

Lot description

West African carved and polychrome-painted "Dugn'be" ceremonial mask, Bidjogo Peoples, Guinea-Bissau, in the form of an ox head or vaca bruto (wild bull), with curved horns and open mouth, lacking one ear, approx 11"h, 16.75"w, 9.25"d, 3lbs PLEASE NOTE: Folk art pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.

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.