26th Apr, 2022 9:30
A We mask, Ivory Coast, with applied shells, material, animal hair and hide, with metal teeth and a raffia beard, 27.5cm; a Biombo mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, with woven fibre and cowrie shell hood, the oversized forehead above the geometric painted face, the nose with an applied strip of sheet brass with metal studs, 32cm; and a Dan bird mask, Ivory Coast, the crown of the head applied with two Persian coins, the eyes painted red and gold, 53cm
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
Sold for £140
A We mask, Ivory Coast, with applied shells, material, animal hair and hide, with metal teeth and a raffia beard, 27.5cm; a Biombo mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, with woven fibre and cowrie shell hood, the oversized forehead above the geometric painted face, the nose with an applied strip of sheet brass with metal studs, 32cm; and a Dan bird mask, Ivory Coast, the crown of the head applied with two Persian coins, the eyes painted red and gold, 53cm
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
