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Description : Southern Africa, Mozambique or Tanzania, Makonde peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine helmet mask carved from lightweight wood. The mask presents an expressive countenance formed from a wide nose, huge lips enclosing a row of serrated, white-painted teeth, downcast eyes painted with white and black pigment, and sets of raised scarification marks across the cheeks and forehead. The wide neck line enables the wearer to comfortably fit their head inside, and the top displays tufts of coarse brown hair. Covered in dark-brown pigment, this is a fine example from the Makonde. Size: 8.25 W x 10.25 H (21 cm x 26 cm). Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-private New York, USA collection 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. #147741
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1000 USD-1500 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 97C
Titre : Makonde Carved Wood Helmet Mask
Dimensions : 8.25 W x 10.25 H (21 cm x 26 cm)
Condition report : Minor nicks and abrasions to neck, back of head, face, and coiffure, with fading to areas of original pigmentation, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout, and nice traces of original pigmentation.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Pre-Columbian | Tribal | Ethnographic
Date de la vente : 25/07/2019 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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