Description : African Tribal Art: Chokwe People, Angola: Mwana Ngulu Mask depicting a domesticated pig. Mid 20th century, with a custom-made display stand.
The mask is hand-carved wood, painted with brown and black pigments and white kaolin. It has iron ear rings, and on top of the head are metal tacks and a coin. The mane is made of strips of fabric. A bright, multi-colored net of knitted yarn is attached to the back and bottom of the mask, as a new replacement for the original raffia costume elements The interior of the mask is lined with fabric.
These masks are used during magical dance rituals in which the dancer emulates aspects of the animal.
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Estimations(basse-haute) : 5000 USD-7500 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 73A Titre : Chokwe Pig Mask Dimensions : Approx. 20H x 9W x 15D, 23H on stand. Provenance : Private collection. Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price. Condition report : Good condition. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
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, Franklin, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Rare Examples of African Tribal Art Date de la vente : 10/03/2021🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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