This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/16/2007.
Appearing in the film "Spiderman 3" are these beautiful paintings by artist Julius Lyles. The first one is a painting of an African Dogon Mask. The Dama is a highly religious ceremony ending a period of mourning. The masks used by the Dogon for their religious rituals are only known to the Dogon. Their meanings are secret and are only worn by members of the Awa, a secret masking association. The function of the Awa masquerades is to lead the souls of the deceased to their final resting place. Painting exhibits vibrant colors on a 36" x 48" canvas. Artists name appears on the front and signed the back canvas with "9/2003" with title "Dogon Dama Awa". Next is a painting on a 48" x 60" canvas titled, "Birth of Naillij". Artists name appears on the front and signed the back canvas with 2/2003 and the title. Please note these paintings will be expensive to ship. Each painting is accompanied by a LOA.