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Descripción : Central Africa, Gabon, Kota people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large wooden helmet mask, hand carved and made from multiple pieces of wood. The mask has a tall crest running from front to back along its central ridge, and a shorter crest running from left to right, also along its central ridge. The masked face is dramatic, with a heart-shaped brow, square cutout eyes underneath heavy, half-spherical lids, and a small, rectangular mouth. Kota helmet masks are known as emboli or mbuto, and they are worn during dances celebrating the initiation of adolescent boys. Size: 9.4 W x 16.5 H (23.9 cm x 41.9 cm) Provenance: the late Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired before 1970 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. #123853
Precio: 1 369.50 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 800 USD-1200 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.

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