Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.
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Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
***NOTE*** Shipping is available on all items.
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Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.
Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
***NOTE*** Shipping is available on all items.
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FACE MASK. Yaure people, Ivory Coast. This mask representing yu or spirit power is danced at funerals to cleanse the village after a death and to assist the spirit of the deceased to reach its resting place. Typical scarifications are present on the forehead, the bridge of the nose and on the temples. The Yaure people occupy an area between the Baule and Guru. Their masks are influenced by both neighboring cultures including the use of colored paints typical of Guru masks. The serrated border around the face is a characteristic feature of a Yaure mask. The coiffure of this mask is drawn into two equal parts the ends of which are tied into small buns that protrude on either side of the head. H9in. W5in. Wood, paint.
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FACE MASK. Yaure people, Ivory Coast. This mask representing yu or spirit power is danced at funerals to cleanse the village after a death and to assist the spirit of the deceased to reach its resting place. Typical scarifications are present on the forehead, the bridge of the nose and on the temples. The Yaure people occupy an area between the Baule and Guru. Their masks are influenced by both neighboring cultures including the use of colored paints typical of Guru masks. The serrated border around the face is a characteristic feature of a Yaure mask. The coiffure of this mask is drawn into two equal parts the ends of which are tied into small buns that protrude on either side of the head. H9in. W5in. Wood, paint.
High Bid:
$25.00 – estate
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot