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Details
a fine bassa mask
The elaborate coiffure with eight blackened ridges inset with nails for retention of fibre costume, the hairline with seven raised knops with hatched and cross-hatched ornament, a cross-hatched band to the centre of forehead and nose, pierced eyes within grooved borders, the projecting oval mouth with two inset teeth, pierced about the border, dark patina
28.5cm. high
The elaborate coiffure with eight blackened ridges inset with nails for retention of fibre costume, the hairline with seven raised knops with hatched and cross-hatched ornament, a cross-hatched band to the centre of forehead and nose, pierced eyes within grooved borders, the projecting oval mouth with two inset teeth, pierced about the border, dark patina
28.5cm. high
Literature
Bleakley, R., African Masks, London, 1978, no. 9
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.