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1950's Nyamwezi Mask With Inserted Wooden Teeth, Tanzania

About the Item

This finely carved Nyamwezi mask displays a powerful facial expression, with small rounded eyes and large ears, a long and slender nose, and an open mouth with inserted wooden teeth. Carved from a dense wood, the surface of the mask has been decorated with red pigments, and at the back, exhibits a worn, used patina. ‍Estimated Period: 1950's Ex Private Collection, UK Height of Mask Incl. Custom-Made Base: 39cm Height of Mask Excl. Custom-Made Base: 27.5cm Width of Base: 16cm ‍

Dimensions:

Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Tanzania

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1950's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736242125582

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