African Chokwe Carved Wood Mask

Having filed teeth and scarification marks, including rope net ...

African Chokwe Carved Wood Mask

Having filed teeth and scarification marks, including rope net backing

Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Height: 13 inches, Width: 9 inches, Depth: 12 inches

Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with material and normal use; superficial stress cracks on right side of face with an area of surface unevenness; light scuffs and scratches; area of worn patina upper right; areas of discoloration to netting; dirt / debris accumulation

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic

Estimated Sale Time: 1:32 pm CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote



Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Last modified: June 3, 2022, 9:59 am

Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with material and normal use; superficial stress cracks on right side of face with an area of surface unevenness; light scuffs and scratches; area of worn patina upper right; areas of discoloration to netting; dirt / debris accumulation
Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 12 in