Important African Masks from the Rodney Alcock Collection
4 mar 2026 · Lawrences Auctioneers
Lawrences Auctioneers present the sale of a collection assembled by Rodney Mandeville Alcock, the culmination of a lifetime dedicated to conservation, archaeology and curiosity.
Rodney’s expertise was forged through decades in the museum world. As a curator and archaeologist, he became known for highly specialised work, from the delicate lifting of Roman mosaics at Dewlish to creating vast archaeological cross sections for major museums. Combined with his extensive personal travel to historical Silk Roads countries like Iran, Afghanistan and China, he developed a unique eye for authenticity and context.
Starting as a schoolboy, Rodney found his true "sanctuary" in the local Haslemere Educational Museum, a fascination that evolved into a life long journey. His passion for other cultures was expanded by National Service in Cyprus and Africa, setting the stage for his future collections.
The collection is a direct testimony to his belief that objects tell a story.
This sale, Important African Masks features 18 lots including a headdress mask of the Pende people of the Congo and a Kanga mask of the Dogon people of Mali.
