Carved Wooden Mask in the Style of Chokwe Tribal Ritual
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Carved Wooden Mask in the Style of Chokwe Tribal Ritual
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU106243913772
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Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
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Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
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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
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