Beulah Woodard

Lot 3: BEULAH WOODARD (1895 - 1955) Masai Warrior.

Name: BEULAH WOODARD (1895 - 1955) Masai Warrior.
Brand: Swann Auction Galleries
SKU: q71d1w9w4j

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:

Swann Auction GalleriesNew York, NY, USOctober 04, 2007

Item Overview

Description

BEULAH WOODARD (1895 - 1955)
Masai Warrior.

Clay painted black, circa 1935. Approximately 265x204x172 mm; 10 1/2x8x7 inches. Incised signature "Woodard," lower right base.

Exhibited in her one-woman show at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1935. Her 8 week exhibit of clay sculpture and papier mâché masks decorated with elaborate beads and feathers and based on her own research, attracted notice of Los Angeles newspapers and eventually the Associated Press. Thousands came to see such works as Queen, Fulah Kunda, Bapotos Chief, Ubangi Woman and Medicine Man.

Artist or Maker

Beulah Woodard

Condition Report

All items are offered for sale subject to Swann Galleries' standard terms and conditions of sale, which are published in our catalogues.

Auction Details

GOLDEN STATE MUTUAL LIFE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART

Swann Auction Galleries

October 04, 2007, 02:00 PM EST

104 East 25th Street, New York, NY, 10010, US

Explore This Auction

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.