Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic mask ·  D. R. Congo, Luba · ID: 3041812

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Provenance
Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany
Size
H: 35 cm
H: 13.8 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, white and red pigment, box shape, face with lowered eyelids, grooved decor, slightly dam., minor missing parts (backside), cracks, abrasion of paint, base;
possibly representing “La belle Madeleine” - supposed to be a Catholic nun or “Mama Maria” - supposed to be the Virgin Mary.


The object Anthropomorphic mask with the object ID 3041812 was last part of the auction 85th Tribal Art Auction at March 4, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 402.

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