Description : African Tribal Art: Lulua/Benalulua People, Zaire: Dignitary Mask, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood, detailed with dark stain, the designs heightened with kaolin white pigment, with traces of blue pigment on the headdress. The handle and raised areas show a fine patina from use.
The face surface is decorated with raised Tribal scarifications. At top of head a large flat headdress with graphic linear decoration indicates that the mask depicts a tribal dignitary. The rare handle below allows the mask to be held while danced.
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About the lot N° 58 Title : Dignitary Mask Size : 17.5H x 8.5W x 6.5D Provenance : Private collection. Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price. Condition report : Good condition with minor abrasions. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
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https://youtu.be/veHznHGe4bM 500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection Timed Sale Sale date : 13 Nov 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale