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Description : Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Tanzania, Bembe peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A captivating mask of a circular form, hand-carved from hard wood, with a minimalist owl visage composed of round eyes, a petite nose, and a perforated mouth. The eyes are ringed with layers of yellow and red pigment, and the periphery is accentuated with a dense latticework pattern. Four nubbins which surround the mask and a fifth, bulb-shaped upper projection indicate this mask also represents a turtle. Owl masks like this example are hung from tree branches and indicate the path towards the circumcision camp for adolescent boys. Owls are regarded as fierce protectors, so this mask symbolically wards against evil spirits and foul magic. Size: 8.5 W x 11 H (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm). Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-private lifetime collection of Dr. Saul Tuttman and Dr. Gregory Siskind, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #134895
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