Two West African Carved Wood Bush Cow Masks
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Description
Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, Babanki or Bamileke style, possibly late 19th/20th century, bush cow forms, elongated faces with open mouths, smaller example with patinated surface, 23 x 12 x 7-1/2 in.; larger example likely later, 29 x 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
Condition
both with surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, some scattered chips and losses; smaller example with separation at top back of head,ÿlarge chip and loss to lower teeth,ÿpossible pest damage at lower mouth, wear consistent with age and use
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Two West African Carved Wood Bush Cow Masks
Estimate $500 - $700
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