Masque miniature "La belle Madeleine"
R. D. Congo, Luba
Vendu
150 €
Provenance
Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany (2001)Hans Dietrich Rielau, Hösbach, Germany
Taille
H: 9,2 cm
H: 3.6 inch
Description
wood, matt patina, polychrome paint, pokerwork scarifications, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
local people call such masks “La belle Madeleine” (supposed to be a Catholic nun) or Mama Maria (supposed to be the Virgin Mary).