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Worldly Delights: Fine Jewels, Art, & Decorations

Tue, May 16, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 23

African Igbo Nigeria Elephant Mask w/ 2 Figures

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
African Igbo or Wawa, Nigeria elephant mask carved with two standing figures with outstretched arms.

Provenance: From collection of Howard Gelb; Private collection, Minnesota.

Height: 14 1/2 in x width: 7 in x depth: 8 in.

Condition

Heavy wear throughout as shown in the listing image. The color faded significantly. Several scattered areas of minute losses. Cracks to the neck of one of the figures; there is a hairline crack to the right side of the item, measuring approximately 3 inches. No visible sign of restoration. Dust collected along the interior.

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