Description

Marka
Mask

Mali, 20th century
carved wood, brass, cloth, cowry shells
25 h x 7 w x 5 d in (63 x 18 x 13 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches throughout. Discoloration and soiling to mask. Cloth with soiling and discoloration.

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Marka, Mask

Lot 0256

Estimate $1,000-$1,500Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

Jens Risom, attribution, Settee: Jens Risom, attribution Settee c. 1958 walnut, upholstery 32 h x 53 w x 27 d in (81 x 135 x 69 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Aug 20, 2026Jens Risom, attribution, Settee

$100

French, Table lamp: French Table lamp c. 1970 chrome-plated steel, chrome-plated brass 15.75 h x 11.75 w x 11.75 d in (40 x 30 x 30 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship from Chicago,

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Danish, Cabinet: Danish Cabinet c. 1965 rosewood, aluminum 29.75 h x 31.5 w x 13 d in (76 x 80 x 33 cm) Cabinet features a drop-front door concealing one adjustable shelf. Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville

Aug 20, 2026Danish, Cabinet

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C. Jere, attribution, Sunburst wall sculpture: C. Jere, attribution Sunburst wall sculpture c. 1975 brass and copper-plated steel 3.5 d x 46 dia in (9 x 117 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship from Chicago,

Aug 20, 2026C. Jere, attribution, Sunburst wall sculpture

$100

Modern, Occasional table: Modern Occasional table c. 1955 glazed stoneware, walnut 15.25 h x 18 dia in (39 x 46 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Aug 20, 2026Modern, Occasional table

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Erik Ole Jorgensen, Lounge chair, model BO 360: Erik Ole Jorgensen Lounge chair, model BO 360 Bovirke Denmark, 1953 leather, enameled steel 26 h x 27.5 w x 26.5 d in (66 x 70 x 67 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship

Aug 20, 2026Erik Ole Jorgensen, Lounge chair, model BO 360

$100

Asante (Ashanti), Asesedwa (prestige stool): Asante (Ashanti) Asesedwa (prestige stool) Ghana, 20th century carved wood 16.25 h x 25.25 w x 13.5 d in (41 x 64 x 34 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship from

Aug 20, 2026Asante (Ashanti), Asesedwa (prestige stool)

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Modern, Untitled (sculpture): Modern Untitled (sculpture) 20th century stainless steel wire, slate 36.55 h x 32 dia in (93 x 81 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand Mainville This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Aug 20, 2026Modern, Untitled (sculpture)

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Edward Wormley, Cabinet: Edward Wormley Cabinet Dunbar USA, c. 1945 bleached mahogany, brass 38 h x 69.25 w x 18.75 d in (97 x 176 x 48 cm) Cabinet features nine drawers and two doors concealing an adjustable glass shelf.

Aug 20, 2026Edward Wormley, Cabinet

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William Katavolos, Ross F. Littell and Douglas Kelley, T chairs model 3-LC, pair: William Katavolos, Ross F. Littell and Douglas Kelley T chairs model 3-LC, pair Laverne Originals USA, 1953 leather, chrome-plated and enameled steel 31.75 h x 22.75 w x 23.5 d in (81 x 58 x 60 cm)

Aug 20, 2026William Katavolos, Ross F. Littell and Douglas Kelley, T chairs model 3-LC, pair

$100

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Taccia small table lamp: Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Taccia small table lamp Flos Italy, 1962 / c. 1980 glass, enameled aluminum, stainless steel 20.5 h x 19.5 dia in (52 x 50 cm) Paper manufacturer's label to

Aug 20, 2026Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Taccia small table lamp

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Eero Saarinen, Tulip occasional table, model 161M: Eero Saarinen Tulip occasional table, model 161M KnollStudio USA, 1957 / c. 2010 marble, enameled aluminum 20 h x 20 dia in (51 x 51 cm) Cast manufacturer's mark to underside 'Knoll'.

Aug 20, 2026Eero Saarinen, Tulip occasional table, model 161M

$50

George Nelson & Associates, Wheel wall clock, model 2288B from the Clocks Ahead of Time series: George Nelson & Associates Wheel wall clock, model 2288B from the Clocks Ahead of Time series Vitra USA, 1961 / c. 1999 walnut, aluminum 3 d x 18 dia in (8 x 46 cm) Decal manufacturer's label to

Aug 20, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Wheel wall clock, model 2288B from the Clocks Ahead of Time series

$50

Thomas Toft, Four works: Thomas Toft Four works Tofts Keramiske Vaerksted Denmark, c. 1955 glazed stoneware largest: 4.25 h x 9.25 dia in (11 x 23 cm) smallest: 3.25 h x 2.75 dia in (8 x 7 cm) Lot is comprised of one bowl,

Aug 20, 2026Thomas Toft, Four works

$100

Edward Wormley, Janus coffee table, model 5625N: Edward Wormley Janus coffee table, model 5625N Dunbar USA, 1957 walnut, Natzler tiles 19 h x 38.5 dia in (48 x 98 cm) Gold metal manufacturer's label to underside 'Dunbar Berne,

Aug 20, 2026Edward Wormley, Janus coffee table, model 5625N

$1,500

Charles Pollock, Sling chairs model 657, pair: Charles Pollock Sling chairs model 657, pair Knoll Associates USA, 1964 chrome-plated steel, enameled aluminum, leather 27.75 h x 25.125 w x 26.375 d in (70 x 64 x 67 cm) Decal manufcaturer's

Aug 20, 2026Charles Pollock, Sling chairs model 657, pair

$100

Hugo Daini, Untitled (sculpture): Hugo Daini Untitled (sculpture) patinated bronze, travertine 34.5 h x 18 w x 7.5 d in (88 x 46 x 19 cm) Bronze studio label to travertine base 'Hugo Daini'. Incised signature to base

Aug 20, 2026Hugo Daini, Untitled (sculpture)

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Isamu Noguchi, Occasional table, model 87: Isamu Noguchi Occasional table, model 87 Knoll International USA, 1953 / c. 1970 laminate over plywood, enameled steel 20 h x 23.75 dia in (51 x 60 cm) Cast manufacturer's mark to underside

Aug 20, 2026Isamu Noguchi, Occasional table, model 87

$100

George Nelson & Associates, Eye wall clock, model 2238: George Nelson & Associates Eye wall clock, model 2238 Howard Miller Clock Company USA, 1957 walnut, brass, enameled metal 13 h x 30 w x 3 d in (33 x 76 x 8 cm) Provenance: Collection of Normand

Aug 20, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Eye wall clock, model 2238

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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 22 lounge chairs, pair: Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 lounge chairs, pair Fritz Hansen/Knoll Studio Denmark, 1956 / 2000 leather, matte chrome-plated steel 28.5 h x 24.5 w x 24.5 d in (72 x 62 x 62 cm) Impressed manufacturer's

Aug 20, 2026Poul Kjaerholm, PK 22 lounge chairs, pair

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