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Unusual Small Face Mask, Africa, Pende Peoples browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art: Pre 1950: item # 788431 Please refer to our stock # 1-0550 when inquiring.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques La Borie 81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE (33) 5.63.56.27.98 Guest Book SOLD |
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| Small mask of slightly unusual shape, with a striated conical coiffe, small forehead, incised eyebrows, small ears, downcast relief eyes pierced through, triangular nose, open rectangular mouth showing teeth, small chin. Wood, dark-brown glossy patina, remnants of kaolin in the recesses. Africa, R.D. Congo, Pende peoples, Early 20th Century. Height: 10 1/4" (26 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. A fine piece. | ||||||||||||
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