2 Vintage Mid Century Modern African Mask Motif Wooden Sculptures
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:123654 | Color: Black and Natural Wood |
| Age: Mid Century | Original/Reproduction: Original |
This is a Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern African Mask Motif Wooden Sculptures.The sculptures are identical in form, but different in height as seen. The pieces are not signed and we do not know if they are African or inspired by African masks.The masks are beautifully carved in high relief with a very nice patina, and the black mountings provide a dramatic contrast. Each sculpture has a 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" base with the front tapering from the base to the top. ... One of the photos shows the profile. TheThe person we bought these Kokeshi dolls from told us that it was from the estate of a lady who lived in Japan for a time while her father was serving there in the US military, and that the dolls are circa 1960s / 1970s. We do not have any independent verification of the age. The taller sculpture is 22" tall and the shorter is 15 1/2" tall. The masks have a natural finish and the bases appear to be painted black.On a photo of the back, you can see some round pins that appear to attach the masks to the bases. You probably cannot see it on the photo, but the pins have a crisscrossed pattern on them.This exceptional pair of scultpures would be an excellent addition to your Mid Century Modern decor!ConditionAs found, the smaller sculpture has some fairly sizeable, triangular areas of missing wood at the front bottom on both sides. This is shown clearly in a closeup photo with the approximate extents of each area clearly marked with three arrows. I assume the affected area was probably repainted, and there are some tiny flecks of missing paint around the edges as seen. In my opinion, this does not greatly detract from the appearance of the pair, but please review the photos and make your own assessment as well. The sculptures are offered as found / as seen / as described with respect to this issue.Please visit our ebay store to view a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary items.International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.Our shipping labels are generate through ebay with automatic generation of customs forms and valuation. We will not under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.We pride ourselves on multiple, large, clear photos. Please scrolldown past the description to view any additional photos. Customer satisfaction is our priority as demonstrated by our 100% positive feedback and a 5 Star rating in all four of the ebay Detailed Ratings Categories. Many of our listings offer free shipping. Where feasible we provide combined, discounted shipping. We are continuously listing interesting antique, vintage, and contemporary items, so please add us to your Saved Sellers Shipping and Payment see Shipping tab above.Return Policy see Shipping tab above.
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