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Description : AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MASK - Cameroon, Gabon,. Republic of Congo. Kwele masks were worn during performances as an antidote to witchcraft known as a beete ritual. Masks have a whitened heart shaped face and non-existent mouth. This Kwele mask with 2 horns represents an antelope, whose meat was ritualistically seasoned with medicines and eaten at conclusion of beete ceremony. Some erosion and wood loss, discoloration and wear as seen. Attributed to late 19th, early 20th century. 9H x 15W
Price: 72.60 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 85
Title : African Carved Wood Mask
Size : 9H x 15W
Condition report : Some erosion and wood loss, discoloration and wear as seen
Pacific Galleries, auctioneer, Seattle, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Art & Antiques
Sale date : 04 Nov 2014 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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