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Unknown Ancestor Mask Pwo, Tchokwé, Congo RDC 1930-40

$2,100.00

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Hardwood carved, vegetable fibers. “Pwo” female mask with a frontal tattoo, coffee bean eyes pierced with a fine slit, protruding mouth and pointed teeth, pierced ears. The crown of loops at the top, the hairstyle and the balaclava of vegetable fibers. Old mask very austere but of great quality of sculpture and work of a master-sculptor. Height: 25 cm. Slight granular deposits, wear. Slits on the left side, small accidents on the right ear.

Details

  • Creation Year
    1930-40
  • Dimensions
    Height: 9.85 in. (25 cm)Width: 3.94 in. (10 cm)
  • Medium
    Wood
  • Movement & Style
    Tribal
  • Period
    1930-1939
  • Condition
  • Good
  • Slight granular deposits, wear. Slits on the left side, small accidents on the right ear.
  • Gallery Location
    Pasadena, CA

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