Masque
R. D. Congo, Lele
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Provenance
Yves Créhalet, Paris, FranceTaille
H: 27 cm
H: 10.6 inch
Description
light wood, brown patina, red and white pigment, u-shaped, accentuated arching brows, ornamentally painted, min. dam., small missing part (back), slight traces of abrasion, base;
the Lele are decisively influenced by neighbouring Kuba groups, which makes it difficult to differentiate their ritual artworks from those of the other Kuba kinsmen. Typical however, are shield-shaped, flat masks, painted in various colours, and with slit pierced eyes, several eye brows, and small mouths.