Anthropomorphic face mask · D. R. Congo, Shi/Lega · ID: 3040575
sold
EUR 1,550
Size
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch
Description
wood, black patina, remains of white pigment, small traces of red paint, crudely carved surface structure, the face marked by twofold prominent eyebrows and continuous nose bridge, drilled nostrils, pierced mouth at the tip of the chin, drilled holes around the lower face half for attachment of a beard, slightly dam., minor missing parts, metal base
The object Anthropomorphic face mask with the object ID 3040575 was last part of the auction 83rd Tribal Art Auction at May 28, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 457 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,550.
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