Adouma / Aduma

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Flat Adouma/Aduma mask from Gabon, carved in wood, with dimensions 345×150×50 mm, provenance DMS 1232, in good condition.

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Gabon
Adouma / Aduma
Wood
Height: 345mm
Width: 150mm
Depth: 50mm

Flat African mask Adouma / Aduma from Gabon.

Small ceremonial or traditional mask.

Former collector's number: DMS 1232. Another number, probably older, has been crossed out.

Old repair on the back to the right, see photo.

The Adouma have a very rich cultural life due to their proximity to natural elements. The transmission of this knowledge often occurs through initiation. The vitality of traditional cultures is often demonstrated, such as the Lingwala dance performed by men and women dressed in white.

Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery via Chronopost within 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days within the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and islands with Colissimo International.

We speak English.

Seller's Story

Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Gabon
Adouma / Aduma
Wood
Height: 345mm
Width: 150mm
Depth: 50mm

Flat African mask Adouma / Aduma from Gabon.

Small ceremonial or traditional mask.

Former collector's number: DMS 1232. Another number, probably older, has been crossed out.

Old repair on the back to the right, see photo.

The Adouma have a very rich cultural life due to their proximity to natural elements. The transmission of this knowledge often occurs through initiation. The vitality of traditional cultures is often demonstrated, such as the Lingwala dance performed by men and women dressed in white.

Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery via Chronopost within 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days within the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and islands with Colissimo International.

We speak English.

Seller's Story

Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Adouma / Aduma
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Weight
0.14 kg
FranceVerified
1355
Objects sold
100%
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