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Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask

$1,650
£1,255.41
€1,446.49
CA$2,342.48
A$2,513.07
CHF 1,347.96
MX$30,256.97
NOK 16,992.58
SEK 15,494.88
DKK 10,807.18

About the Item

Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925-2016), Holzschnitzereien, Brienz, Schweiz" Condition: The overall condition is very good with tiny dents to left side of the mask and some gentle scrapes around eye openings which do not detract from the powerful display.
  • Creator:
    Willi Huggler (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 560351stDibs: LU175527484303

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