AFRICAN MASK OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE IGNITES HIGH-STAKES MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR LEGAL FEUD

Spread the loveFaith Nyasuguta A second-hand dealer in France is embroiled in a legal battle for allegedly selling an African mask at an astronomical markup, deceiving a pensioner couple who originally owned it.  The 19th-Century “Ngi” mask, crafted by the Fang people of Gabon, was initially purchased from the couple for €150 (£130) and later … Continue reading AFRICAN MASK OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE IGNITES HIGH-STAKES MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR LEGAL FEUD