Zemanek-Münster

Monkey mask "ngon"

Mali, Bamana
sold EUR 4,000
Provenance
Ludwig Bretschneider, Munich, Germany
Lore Kegel & Georg Kegel, Hamburg, Germany
Size
H: 48,5 cm
H: 19.1 inch

Description

wood, matt dark brown patina, of elongated form with raised nose bridge and decoration tag, on both sides adorned with pieces of mirror glass and tufts of animal hair, remains of a bonnet at the back, min. dam., slight traces of insect caused damage and abrasion


Comparing literature

Fagaly, William, Ancestors of Congo Square, New Orleans 2011, p. 52 f, ill. 19

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