13 x11 inches, Ghana,dark wood with detailed red, gold and white beads, also embedded sea shells
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Hi Joan, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. It's likely that this was made for the export/tourist trade and not used for tribal rituals. Regrettably, these have not brought very high prices at auction recently (you might reference recent auction sales at this link: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=Ashanti%20mask&sort=-saleStart&status=archive) Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An African Ashanti carved and decorated mask Ghana, 20th Century Inset with beads, metal pieces and seashells 13 inches high by 11 inches wide CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: inherited $75-125* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
