Lot 274

Chancay Large Wood Mask Textile Headdress, ex-Eugene Lions

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Chancay Large Wood Mask Textile Headdress, ex-Eugene Lions

Estimate: $2,800 - $4,200

Starting Bid: $1,400

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Central coast, ca. 1000 - 1250 CE. Beautiful large carved hardwood mask painted with red pigment, having large diamond shape eyes, set with a stone disc pupils, large arched nose, and carved upper lip and mouth, highlighted with black-brown pigment. Wearing a woven textile headdress having a diagonal wave pattern. A long integral tapered tang from under his chin. Custom metal base. A beautiful example. Size: 21”H x 10.5”W (53.3 x 26.7cm).

Provenance: Ex. Eugene Lyons Collection, Geneva, Switzerland, active 1950’s - 1970’s. Ex. Arte Primitivo Gallery.

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Item # 71769

  • Condition: Tip of his nose has been reattached, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
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