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Mask "muluala", D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo, Taille: H: 46 cm, ID: 3041410
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Lot 405
84th Tribal Art Auction

Mask "muluala" ·  D. R. Congo, Kete/Biombo · ID: 3041410

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Provenance
Rob Vervoort, Brussels, Belgium

Description

wood, slightly encrusted matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, prominent conical-shaped eyes with drilled holes above, drilled holes around the rim, plant fibre cord, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
the mask “muluala” showing chameleon eyes was used at funerals of important people.

Littérature comparée

Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 57

Afrique
Masques

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