Two Mossi Karanga masks
20th century; Burkina Faso
Each carved and painted wood mask depicting an antelope with rope woven through holes at the sides, 2 pieces
Each: 41" H x 6" W x 6" D approximately
Provenance: Estate of Dr. Sanford Kaufman and Dr. P. Waverly Davidson

Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. One with three 4.5" long cracks near the top end and the juncture, possibly repaired. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.