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  2026-11-07 12:00:00 2026-11-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Woodard Lipe Woodard Lipe : The Collected World Auction https://bid.woodardlipe.com/auctions/woodard-lipe/the-collected-world-auction-25763
The Collected World: November 7, 2026 11am CST
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Lot 101

WEST AFRICAN MOSSI STYLE CARVED WOOD KARANGA TYPE MASK WITH STANDING FEMALE FIGURE, BURKINA FASO

Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$150

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44 in. length, 6 in. width, 5 in. depth. Tall carved wood dance mask, the oval face mask with notched central ridge, pierced eyes and incised and painted geometric panels in red ochre, black and kaolin white, surmounted by a column of two rectangular painted plaques and a slender standing female figure with arms raised to frame her head, her striped legs descending to the crown of the mask. Hollowed reverse with darkened patina and perimeter holes for attachment. Age cracks to the mask rim and plaques, pigment losses and surface wear, an old wire binding at the figure neck and arm, and small losses to the fingers and feet. Not examined for authenticity or age by a specialist.

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