Amulet - Liberia

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€ 215
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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 350 - € 400
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€215
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A rare Toma passport amulet or mask from Liberia, featuring a bronze bell, 13 cm wide and about 100 g, made of wood, leather and bronze, unisex, in good condition with signs of wear, provenance from a private Belgian collection, sold with a certificate of authenticity and a metal-and-wood pedestal.

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Very beautiful rare amulet or Toma passport mask with a bronze bell from Liberia
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with metal and wood base

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful rare amulet or Toma passport mask with a bronze bell from Liberia
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with metal and wood base

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Wood, skin and bronze
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
100 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Liberia
Width
13 cm
BelgiumVerified
8756
Objects sold
99.12%
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