west-african-butterfly-mask
Lot 362
West African Butterfly Mask
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Bwa people of Mali and Burkina Faso, 20th century or earlier, carved and painted wood, both sides worked, features a feline head faced by geometric wings.

9 x 56.6 in.

This item carries an old collection number and a circular Christie's lot sticker inscribed "NYL/70." Estate of Joanne Edelman, Durham, NC

Wear to extremities; some paint chips to the mask's top; overall aged surfaces.

$300 - 600