$1,125
Lega Mask, diminutive form, the tapering facial plane with long raffia beard attached at the chin beneath a slit mouth, a long straight nose and coffee bean eyes painted black, beneath a domed brow, varied light brown patina with traces of kaolin on the face, pierced of either side of brow, mounted, mask ht. 5 1/4 in. Provenance: Private collection, New York; Marc L. Felix, Brussels, Belgium, inventory number "FC 90211" on the reverse. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-05-05
