Rare panel
D. R. Congo, Chokwe
not available anymore
Size
H: 35cm
B: 66 cm
H: 35cm
B: 26.0 inch
Description
wood, dark brown shiny patina, carved with three female masks alternating with three male ones, background with incised linear decor, pierced four times across the top edge for suspension, min. dam., small missing parts, slight traces of abrasion;
probably these panels were placed above the beds of chiefs to avoid bad dreams.
Comparing literature
Sotheby's, New York, 14 November 2003, lot 99 (comparable object, probably same carver)Publications
AHDRC: 013988