http://ift.tt/1pFhS3t http://ift.tt/1ozeuGm Bid: http://ift.tt/1ozevdz All videos: http://ift.tt/1tuoqww African art Auction - Lot nr 30 Shoulder mask of the Bouti society - FANG - Gabon Around 1935 - Good condition A great and rare Fang shoulder mask. Fine acquired patina. Small section of op rear side has been eaten by insects. The pictures provide a goo dimpression. These little 'passport' masks were worn on the shoulders and originally had a beard of raffia. This is quite a large copy, as 'passport' masks go. Height: 27 cm, including its custom made metal pedestal it is 40 cm in height. Light wood with honey-coloured patina, white kaolin powder on the face. Provenance: Chris Wild. Age: 1930's estimate: € 800 - € 1,600 Next minimum bid: € 650
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