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3 Malawi masks. 20th century.

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5 Malawi Masks. 20th c.: A group of five masks from Malawi. South Africa. 20th century. ++ 30" x 8" x 6". ++ 12" x 6 1/2" x 7". ++ 12" x 8" x 6". ++ 18" x 10" x 7". ++ 13" x 8" x 7"._x000D_ Provenance: From a private collecti

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5 Malawi Masks. 20th c.: A group of five masks from Malawi. South Africa. 20th century. ++ 12" x 8" x 6". ++ 11" x 7" x 6". ++ 20" x 18" x 8". ++ 14" x 9" x 6". ++ 25" x 12" x 7"._x000D_ Provenance: From a private collection,

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Unusual African Chewa Peoples Mask, Malawi: Unusal African Chewa Peoples Mask, Malawi. Carved wood and pigment. Property of a New York Collector. Size: 9'' x 7'' x 3.5'' (23 x 18 x 9 cm).

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African Chewa Peoples Mask, Malawi: African Chewa Peoples Mask, Malawi. Carved wood pigment, hair. Property of a New York Collector. Size: 12'' x 8'' x 9'' (30 x 20 x 23 cm).

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A Rare Chewa African Mask: A rare carved wooden mask with goat hair scalp and beard and bold & powerful red eyes on painted black face. Chewa peoples, Malawi, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 5.25 inches.

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Fascinating Old Red Chewa African Mask, Ex Dr M.Conner: A very fine and rare painted red mask with highly exaggerated facial features. Chewa peoples Malawi, Africa. This mask shows great age and field use. Provenance: Dr Michael W. Conner, Ill, USA ( Possi

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MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. - height: 24 inches.: MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK, 21st century. Hand-carved and decorated wooden mask made by the Chewa People to usually use for masqueraded ceremonies by the Nyau, a secret society of the Chewa.

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A Dramatic Chewa African Mask: A carved wooden mask with a greenish blue pigment accented with black paint and adorned with old burlap bag strips and raffia grass, with obvious age and field use. Chewa peoples, Malawi, Africa. The

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A Field Used Red Chewa African mask: A carved wooden mask with red painted surface with black linear accents. The Chewa are a Bantu people of central and southern Africa and the largest ethnic group in Malawi. Internationally, the Chewa

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A Rare Field Used Chewa African mask: A carved wooden mask with a mass of woven grass and textile regalia attached as a headdress, green painted wood with energetic facial features and attached animal hide. Chewa peoples, Malawi, Africa.

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Franz Hagenauer Art Deco Chromed Metal Masks, Pair: Pair of Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906-1986) Art Deco silver-tone chromed brass metal masks, one stylized female face struck with "HAGENAEUR WIEN / MADE IN AUSTRIA" and "WHW" maker's mark to reverse,

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Superb Roman Stone Mosaic - 3 Actors w/ Masks: Roman, the Levant, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A spectacular mosaic comprised of square stone tesserae depicting three actors' masks rendered in a vibrant color scheme of beige, s

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CHINESE HAN DYNASTY HETIAN FIGURES INLAID WITH JADE AND GOLD MASKS: CHINESE HAN DYNASTY HETIAN FIGURES INLAID WITH JADE AND GOLD MASKS ; L. 24 cm. W. 24 cm. Weight 1357 gram. Hotan Jade Gold Mask of Han Dynasty.The Hotan Jade material of this artifact has a round face

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Group of 2 classical terracotta masks.: A group of two classical terracotta masks. Likely Greek. ++ Polychrome earthenware bearded mask. 7 1/4"h x 5 1/2"w x 3 3/4"d. ++ Earthenware mask of a man or satyr. 5 3/4"h x 6 1/4"w x 4 1/2"d. Proven

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Helen Levitt 'Children in Masks' NY Signed Photograph: An original 1942 silver gelatin photograph titled "Children in Masks" by Helen Levitt (American, 1913-2009) depicting a group of children wearing masks on the front step of a brownstone home. Signed a

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Description

A group of three Malawi masks. 20th century. Largest: 12" x 7" x 7". Smallest: 9" x 5" x 3".
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition, free from damage or does not show wear consistent with age and use. Quinn’s Auction Galleries recommends you request a condition report prior to bidding. Condition information may be requested via this platform. Please note that condition statements are given as a courtesy to buyers and an opinion of condition should not be treated as a statement of fact. Quinn’s Auction Galleries bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private collection, New York. Collected and attributed by Brody in 1970.

Condition

The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition, free from damage or does not show wear consistent with age and use. Quinn’s Auction Galleries recommends you request a condition report prior to bidding. Condition information may be requested via this platform. Please note that condition statements are given as a courtesy to buyers and an opinion of condition should not be treated as a statement of fact. Quinn’s Auction Galleries bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

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3 Malawi masks. 20th century.

Name: 3 Malawi masks. 20th century.
SKU: 73866666
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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