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Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Raffia Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Ceramic Face Mask Wall Sculpture
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Songye power figure Nkisi
Located in London, GB
Songye Power Figure
NKISI
Provenance:
- Private collection, London, United Kingdom
Songye Power Sculpture
Like the Kongo and other related Bantu cul...
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20th Century Congolese Raffia Figurative Sculptures
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Raffia, Wood
Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, silver raffia art silvered glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE The feminine sculpture lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Raffia Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, Brass, raffia art silvered glass
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Ceramic Face Mask Wall Tapestry
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A true embodiment of the Artist's style of combining different mediums, this wall sculpture echoes a festive moment in time, Drawing inspiration from the Artist's moroccan roots. This sculpture is an hommage to the talented women weavers of Morocco that the artist got to meet on her last weaving in retreat in Marrakech.
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Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, Brass white raffia art silvered glass
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