Horned mask ·  Libéria, Dan · ID: 3033821

Description

wood, blackish patina, well-balanced facial features with pierced see holes, flanked by notched horns, remains of mass and fibre in the eye zone, which originally was coated by a band of fabric, drilled holes around the eyes, proving a former metal framing, grooved line with drilled holes around the chin, cord material for attachment, slightly dam. (nose), minor missing parts, drilled holes around the rim mostly broken out, paint rubbed off, traces of old age and usage, on base;
according to the pre-owner the mask is in Europe since 1874, its possession is documented for Ernest Stanislas Le Vegl, Paris, France. Rare mask type !

L’objet Horned mask avec l’ID d’objet 3033821 a fait partie de l’enchère 71st tribal art auction en 24 novembre 2012 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 102.

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