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Description : Wood Chokwe peoples, Angola Ovoid face with big coffee bean eyes under striking arched brows, small but prominent nose and full lips with corners of mouth turned down The head flanked by small c-shaped pierced ears Scarification on forehead 'cingelyengelye', a mark whose origins are probably derived from tin pendants traded by Portuguese voyagers in the 17th century Pierced rim for raffia headdress Fine black brown patina Mounted on a metal stand Dimensions: 24.5 x 14.5 cm Provenance: ex-Collection Lucien van der Velde, Antwerp, Dr. Karl-Ferdinand Schädler, Munich Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.Literature: Published in Karl-Ferdinand Schädler, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, Munich 2009 und in Afrikanische Masken & Werke aus dem Nachlass der Galerie Heinz Herzer, Auktionskatalog Neumeister, Munich 2007, frontispiece and p. 80 Condition: The mask makes a good impression. There are some material abrasions consistent with age and use and small losses due to insect caused damage. The right rim with a restoration. The dimensions are 24.5 x 14.5 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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