Zemanek-Münster

Mask

D. R. Congo, Ituri
not available anymore
Provenance
French Collection
Size
H: 30,5 cm
H: 12.0 inch

Description

wood, black patina, open mouth with pointed teeth, accentuated with kaolin, striking red stripes on the cheeks, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, fine cracks, base;
the rain forest region Ituri is the home of various ethnical groups. Their mask types show great stylistic similarities, so that we can talk about one stylistic region.


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