Zemanek-Münster

Small mask

Guinea, Toma
not available anymore
Provenance
Arnold, Braunschweig, Germany
Size
H: 21 cm
H: 8.3 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, of slender, elongated form with cheek scarifications and metal teeth, coated with clay-like mass with inset cowrie shells on the back, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base


Comparing literature

Tagliaferri, Aldo, Miniature masks from West Africa, Milan 1997, p. 46

Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today