Description : Large Fang or Baule Style Mask
African
Ivory Coast or Gabon.
Modern. Size: 13-1/2H.
Larger than lifesize decorative mask of deep hollowed and tapered oval form, having thick wedge nose separating small eye openings, layered relief brows, triangular scarification at cheeks, and thick lips. The thick rim carved with relief triangular pattern. Some encrusted white kaolin on surface. Interesting repairs made with rattan strips along forehead and around eye. This item was vetted out of our Fine Tribal Art auction.
Sale data is available to Premium subscribers. View plans
About the lot N° 345 Title : Large Fang Or Baule Style Mask Size : Size: 13-1/2H Provenance : Private New Mexico collection.