Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #290

African Carved Wood Assortment

(3) items including (2) Bamana “chi wara” head pieces, the larger retaining its cowrie decorated textile covered basketry cap; and a Dogon mask

Estimate: $300 - $500

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

Dimensions: Height: 56 inches, Width: 13 inches, Depth: 7 inches (larger chi wara including cap)

Condition: Good, overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use; larger chi wara having a repaired horn; may have minor chips and splits along grain

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

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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