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April 2024: Day One

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 349

Mexican Polychrome Carved Wood Barbon Masks, Guerrero, Mid to Later 20th C, 5 pcs

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Five Barbon masks from the state of Guerrero. All of bearded conquistadors/folk figures. One having a tall brown hat, H 18", W 7", D. 5". One having a bat atop the head and red cheeks, H 19.5", W 8", D. 6". One having curly hair and a curly beard, H 18.5", W 9", D. 6". One having yellow skin with snakes at the sides of the head, H 13.5", W 7.5", D. 5". One having curly hair and beard with green eyes. H 13", W 6.5", D. 5".

Condition

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