Two Oku Carved Wood and Wicker Elephant Masks
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Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, Oku style, possibly mid 20th century, carved wood elephant forms, smaller example with wicker covering, 24 x 12-1/4 x 8-1/2 in.; larger example with elongated stylized form and large oval ears, scattered traces of red pigment, 41 x 14 x 9-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and chips; smaller example with large chip and loss to proper right tusk, some lifting and losses to wicker elements, scattered paint flecks; larger example with drip/stain to proper right ear (possibly varnish?) , crack through mouth area verso, small repaired chip at back
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Two Oku Carved Wood and Wicker Elephant Masks
Estimate $600 - $900
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