30th Jan, 2020 13:00
The Asian and African Works of Art Auction
A PENDE POX MASK
PENDE POX MASK,
wood, clay, clay applied to left, right anointed with magical unguents, nose and mouth twisted to left, right eye and ear raised, stylised beard carved under, early 20th century, 35cm
Note: These masks were thought to be the inspiration behind Picasso’s cubist paintings.
Provenance: Collection of Julien Harris (1910-2011) - see lot 1066.
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Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200
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