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Early Twentieth-Century Mask With Powerful Expression
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This striking early twentieth-century mask, from the Kete culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, previously belonged to the private collection of Penn Kent, the former Director of the Bank of England. The mask has been finely carved with a prominent pair of powerfully protruding eyes with pointed metal tips. Adorning the surface of the mask are engraved markings, and natural yellow and white pigments.
Provenance History:
Ex Penn Kent Collection, UK (London)
Ex Lavuun Quackelbeen, Belgium (Brussels)
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century (Pre-1940s)
- Dimensions:Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Pre-1940's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8736234687482
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