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Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Africa
$1,450
£1,113.98
€1,279.95
CA$2,039.60
A$2,291.40
CHF 1,197.26
MX$27,967.66
NOK 15,201.73
SEK 14,309.23
DKK 9,551.48
About the Item
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditional tribal use.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa.
8 inches high, Mounted on custom metal base, total height 10 1/2 inches.
Early to mid 20th century, ex L. Lacy collection, Southern California,
van Rijn archive, ADHRC # 0021249
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early-Mid-20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips. Horn and some of the copper hairpieces professionally replaced by previous owner.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SM.1044981stDibs: LU1778245661062
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