20th century, the first: a Kuba Mukenga helmet mask, comprised of cotton, leather, shells, beads, wood, string, bone, and raffia; the second: a carved and polychromed decorated hardwood stool, Baga people, with serpent and bird motif.

This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948)

Auction by order of the United States Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern District of North Carolina. All items sold as-is. No returns. All sales final.

19 in. (mask); 19 x 17.5 in. diameter (stool)

From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some minor bead and shell loss to mask; some minor rubbing and scratches to stool.