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Descripción : Kuba/Kete, D.R. Congo, H: 14Boldly carved with enormous conical eyes, pierced around their perimeters. Original pigmentation largely intact. Fine internal patina denoting traditional usage. Comments: Masks such as these are known as Mulwalwa and are produced by the southern Bushoong and Northern Kete peoples and represent a male Ngesh or nature spirit associated with initiation of young men to manhood. Characterized by flaring nose and large chameleon-like eyes, the Mulwalwa mask was once decorated with eagle and parrot feathers but also presents a balanced palm wine pot either inverted or upright above the head. The original surface of this mask was likely painted red and traces of red can be found about the forehead line. The projecting eyes add a bold and unexpected form to the mask recalling its aggressive character. The remains of the intricate polychrome designs balance and accentuate the overall form.
Precio: 2 656.80 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 3000 USD-6000 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.

Sobre el lote Lote N° 266
Título : A Kuba/Kete Helmet Mask
Talla : H: 14
Procedencia : - Zollman Collection, IND - Gelbard collection, NY
Literature : Remnants of Ritual: Selections from the Gelbard collection of African Art (2003) Bourgeois & Rodolitz, Pg. 40, Fig. 90
The Cobbs, subastador, Peterborough, US 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Título de venta : Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Fecha de la venta : 02/11/2013 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale

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