Description : African Tribal Art: Mbole People, Congo/Zaire: Mask, carved wood in the shape of an abstracted smiling face, with incised dots defining the eyes and nose, and longer incisions above each corner of the mouth. The hair is stained brown and the face is rubbed smooth, showing remnants of white kaolin clay which may have completely covered it. Mid 20th century. The mask comes with a custom-made display stand.
Mbole art forms show the influence of their neighbors, the Lega people.
Dimensions: 14 H x 9W, 21 H on stand (inches)
Provenance: Private collection.
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À propos du lot
n° 51 Titre : Mask Dimensions : See Description Provenance : Private collection. Notes : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.
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Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. 500 Gallery, Salle de vente
, Franklin, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Antique & Vintage African Tribal Art Date de la vente : 02/02/2022🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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