Small mask · D. R. Congo, Kwese · ID: 3036159
sold
EUR 1,200
Provenance
Jean-Louis Grimaud, Mulhouse, FranceSize
H: 22,5 cm
H: 8.9 inch
Description
wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, of rather flat form with a heart-shaped facial plane, pierced around the rim, slight traces of insect caused damage and abrasion, small missing parts, base;
probably used at circumcision rites for young boys.
The object Small mask with the object ID 3036159 was last part of the auction 76th tribal art auction at March 22, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 563 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,200.
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