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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Improbable Gifts for Impossible People
• Sale Date:
  18 Oct 2012 ~ 7pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  28
• Lot Description:
  The Gasher
  Fine Makonde Mask. An exquisitely formed and deeply hollowed mask in a traditional style with wide cylindrical neck. Facial features are sensitively carved with downward-sloping lidded eyes, fleshy ears, broad nose and full lips baring finely pierced teeth through which the wearer sees. Fine patina of red and black pigment. H.250mm, W.190mm, D.280mm.
• Provenance:
  From the collection of Merton D. Simpson, New York. Formerly in the collection of Alain Dufour.
• Estimate:
  NZ$3,000 - 4,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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