Description : This Suku helmet mask has quite a striking appearance. The closed eyes give the mask an introverted aura, while the lips are pursed, as if making a sound or singing. The top of the head is decorated with carvings and of course the most striking attribute of the mask is the copious raphia beard. A beautiful piece.
Dated to the Interbellum Origin: Belgian Kongo
Dimensions approx approx. 58x35x35 cm The pictured base is not included in the sale.
This item comes with a signed and stamped certificate confirming its authenticity. All our lots are appraised and checked by Jos Humblet. Mr. Humblet (°1954, Brussels) graduated in 1978 as Master of Art at St. Lukas in Brussels. From 1978 until 1993 he worked at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he specialised in formal analysis of works of art. Mr. Humblet started collecting tribal art in 1980 and became a dealer in 1995, specialising in art from Kongo, Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad.
Tribal art, African Art, Ethnographic Art.
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About the lot N° 18 Title : Suku Helmet Mask Size : 35x35 cm Ripple Art Auctions, auctioneer, Brussels, BEIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Ripple Art Collectible Auction: Tribal 3 - No Reserve Prices Sale date : 29 Jun 2019It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale