Baga Nalu Polychrome Mask

Description:

Baga Nalu Polychrome Mask, large face mask of typical elaborate form, with bared mouth, exaggerated nose, surmounted by tall ears and horns, with scrolling openwork projection, with traces of original paint, ht. 63 1/2 in.

Provenance: Mauricio and Emilia Lasansky collection, Iowa City, Iowa; by descent to the present owners.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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