Major Fine Art, Antiques & Silver - August Day 2
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1940
African Carved Wood Face Mask
Estimate: $100 - $150
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
African Carved Wood Face Mask. Carved painted wood face mask decorated with fur and jute.
African wooden masks are powerful cultural artifacts that hold deep spiritual and ceremonial significance across many African societies. Hand-carved from a variety of local hardwoods and often embellished with pigments, raffia, metal, or beads, these masks represent deities, ancestral spirits, animals, or mythic beings. They are typically worn during rituals, dances, festivals, and rites of passage to invoke spiritual forces, communicate with the unseen, or embody moral and cultural values. Each ethnic group, such as the Yoruba, Dogon, or Bwa, has its own distinct styles and symbolic meanings, and the mask’s shape, decoration, and performance context are all integral to its function. Far more than art objects, these masks are considered active participants in community life and spiritual belief systems.
Size: 11 x 7 1/2 x 6 in.
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11 x 7 1/2 x 6 in.