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African Art from the Karl Stirner Collection

African Art from the Karl Stirner Collection

Lot 3009: Hausa Hornbill Decoy Headdress

2025-02-13T19:00:00Z

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $400 - $550

Lot 3009:

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Hausa Hornbill Decoy Headdress

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $400 - $550

Description

A hunter’s bird decoy headdress, or Burtu, wood, hornbill skull and beak, hide (likely goat), Hausa peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate dimensions: 16" x 17" x 2.5"

Condition: Generally good, with age-related wear and minor losses