This is the rating and price for Bwami Society Face Mask, 1950
Description : A Bwami Society face mask with arching eyebrows accentuating slightly open, cowrie-shaped eyes. The nose is long and thin, terminating in an oval-shaped, slightly open mouth. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega. 1900 - 1950. 11 1/4h x 8w x 3 1/3d.
Condition: Very good, with slight losses on the edges.
Provenance: Private Midwest CollectorEx Jay Last Collection, Beverly Hills Catalog Notes: This piece wasvetted by David Binkley of the National Museum of African Art as being one of the great examples of this culture. This is a major mask worn by a very senior member of the Bwami Society. See Art of the Lega, Elizabeth Cameron for the Lega.
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About the lot N° 534 Title : Bwami Society Face Mask, Period : 1950 Quinn's Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Falls Church, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016 Sale date : 01 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
