Description : Mahongwe mask. It shares stylistic elements of a number of different peoples of Gabon, Cameroon, or the Republic of Congo (People's Republic of Congo).ÊÊIt comes from a region of stylistic interchange and intermingling of people over an extended period of time.ÊÊElongated faces are known among a number of people in this region including the Fang, the Kwele, as well as the Mahongwe. Masks among these various peoples appeared during initiations to validate and bring initiates into full membership of the mens Bwiti secret society or they acted to impose sanctions for social control.ÊThey also appear in funerals. Condition good with minor scuff and scratch marks. H. 13'' W. 6'' D. 5''. ''Provenance Anne Narosny African Art Collection Estate'' Sale # 1 of 3''
Prix: 36.90 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 75 USD-150 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 96 Titre : Mahongwe Mask Premier Auction Galleries, Salle de vente
, Chesterland, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : African Art, Dolls, Fine & Decorative Arts Auction Date de la vente : 20/03/2016🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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