Antelope helmet mask
D. R. Congo, Yaka/Suku
Vendu
800 €
Taille
H: ca. 32 cm
H: ca. 12.6 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, kaolin, beautiful profile line, delicate snout with pierced nostrils, slanting eyes enclosed by drilled holes, proportionally large ears, grass fibre cuff, slightly dam. (horn tips), traces of insect caused damage, various missing parts, cracks (forehead), old place of repair (three cracks “stitched” with plant fibre)