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Descubra la tasación y los precios de esta y más obras de arte africano en Africartmarket. Fine Early 20Th C. African Wood Woyo Mask



Descripción : Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Woyo People, Kongo Kingdom, ca. 1st half of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask representing Earth Spirits - among the most important masks of the Woyo religious beliefs. Presenting a wide brow/forehead and a dramatically in contrast narrow jaw, the lower section is painted white. The interior shows nice patina, suggesting great ceremonial use over many years. Size: 7.625 W x 11.5 H (19.4 cm x 29.2 cm) Masks like this example, called 'ndunga', are owned by the 'Bakama' secret society. With their performances, the 'ndunga masks' consolidate the power and authority of the 'earth spirits'. Provenance: ex Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010 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. #164267
Precio: 1 494.00 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 2000 USD-3000 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.

Sobre el lote Lote N° 223
Título : Fine Early 20Th C. African Wood Woyo Mask
Condition report : Aged surface, minor losses and cracks as shown.
Artemis Gallery, subastador, Louisville, US 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Título de venta : Exceptional Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic
Fecha de la venta : 10/06/2021 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale

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