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Pair of African Style Carved Wooden Masks
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Here we have a pair of carved wooden masks in an African style. While they feature striking, stylized facial elements, the modern screw-eye hardware and the fresh-looking tool marks on the reverse indicate these are contemporary decorative pieces, likely made for the tourist or export market, rather than authentic tribal artifacts. As decorative items, they hold a modest value of around $20 to $50.
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Item Report
Pair of African Style Carved Wooden Masks
By:Unknown
Style:African Style / Decorative Arts
Origin:Unknown (Likely made for the tourist or export market)
Materials:Carved wood, metal hardware
Age:Late 20th to early 21st century
Condition:Very Good (minor surface wear, no significant damage visible)
Value:Authentic period piece: N/A (These are decorative reproductions). Reproduction/Decorative value: $20 - $50
Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible
Date:2026-08-27 22:11:34.391675
Description:
A pair of carved wooden masks in an African style, featuring stylized facial features with prominent lips, noses, and eyes. The upper portions have openwork designs. The wood has a dark, reddish-brown finish on the front and shows rough adze or tool marks on the back. They are equipped with metal screw eyes for hanging.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
These masks appear to be modern decorative items made in the style of traditional African masks, likely produced for the tourist trade or home decor market. The uniform finish on the front, the rough but relatively fresh-looking tool marks on the back, and the modern screw eyes suggest they are not authentic tribal artifacts intended for ceremonial use.
Individual Images:
front view of both masks
back view of both masks
angled back view showing hardware
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear, no significant damage visible)
Identification Score: 95%
The items are clearly identifiable as carved wooden masks intended for wall decoration.
Authenticity Score: 10%
The masks lack the patina, wear, and specific stylistic nuances of authentic, used tribal masks. The modern hanging hardware and the nature of the carving on the reverse strongly indicate they are contemporary decorative pieces.
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