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Mask "muluala", D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo, Size: H: 46 cm (H: 18.1 inch), ID: 3041410
Mask "muluala", D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo, Size: H: 46 cm (H: 18.1 inch), ID: 3041410 - 2/5 Mask "muluala", D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo, Size: H: 46 cm (H: 18.1 inch), ID: 3041410 - 3/5 Mask "muluala", D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo, Size: H: 46 cm (H: 18.1 inch), ID: 3041410 - 4/5 Mask "muluala", D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo, Size: H: 46 cm (H: 18.1 inch), ID: 3041410 - 5/5
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Lot 405
84th Tribal Art Auction

Mask "muluala" ·  D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo · ID: 3041410

not available anymore
Provenance
Rob Vervoort, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 46 cm
H: 18.1 inch

Description

wood, slightly encrusted matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, prominent conical-shaped eyes with drilled holes above, drilled holes around the rim, plant fibre cord, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
the mask “muluala” showing chameleon eyes was used at funerals of important people.

The object Mask “muluala” with the object ID 3041410 was last part of the auction 84th Tribal Art Auction at November 5, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 405.

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Comparing literature

Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 57

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