Lot # 85 - Five Carved Wooden Masks – African and Tiki-Inspired 

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
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Start Date/Time: 09-Jul-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 16-Jul-2025 8:28:00 PM
Current bid:

$119.00

Highest bidder:

palmguy

Auction has ended

Description :

Five Carved Wooden Masks – African and Tiki-Inspired 

A group of five carved wooden masks representing a blend of African tribal and Tiki-style influences. The set includes:

• A mask with vertical prongs and a central carved figure, similar in form to a Bambara hunter mask from Mali
• A dark-toned mask with a wide mouth, inset eyes, and a central ridge flanked by triangular cutouts
• A mask framed by a rectangular border with pronounced facial features
• Two elongated masks with painted dot patterns and incised detailing, one incorporating crocodile motifs and the other decorated in polychrome patterns

Elements such as cowrie shell inlays, raffia, feathers, and painted designs are used across the group. Each mask shows distinct styling, form, and carving traditions.

Dimensions range from 18" to 33" H.


Auction History

Highest bidder is palmguy

Date Bid User
16-Jul-2025 8:25:23 PM $119.00 palmguy
16-Jul-2025 8:25:23 PM $114.00 Shearstar
16-Jul-2025 8:21:38 PM $102.00 palmguy
16-Jul-2025 8:21:02 PM $89.00 Shearstar
16-Jul-2025 8:20:43 PM $82.00 palmguy
16-Jul-2025 8:20:43 PM $81.00 Shearstar
16-Jul-2025 8:14:32 PM $76.00 palmguy
16-Jul-2025 8:14:32 PM $75.00 Shearstar
16-Jul-2025 8:14:25 PM $65.00 palmguy
16-Jul-2025 8:14:25 PM $64.00 Shearstar
16-Jul-2025 6:37:40 PM $52.00 palmguy
16-Jul-2025 9:52:12 AM $46.00 HappinussQ
16-Jul-2025 9:08:16 AM $21.00 Ballyhooseattle
16-Jul-2025 7:07:29 AM $6.00 Acorn
11-Jul-2025 4:59:17 PM $5.00 HappinussQ

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