Superb mask - take - Sierra Leone (No reserve price)

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Angbai mask in wood from the Toma people, Sierra Leone, dating to the late 20th century, 33 cm high, 14 cm wide, 8 cm deep, in good condition.

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Mask 'Angbai' (Toma, Guinea Conakry) dense wood

Mask 'Angbai' of the Toma people from Guinea Forestière. Very minimalist, this mask reflects the sculptor's creativity. The forehead is decorated with perfect geometric motifs, themselves topped with small masks alternately inverted and with horns typical of the Angbai masks. The eyes are also characteristic of the...
Toma sculpture
The 'Angbai' masks are worn by men during the final stage of initiation of the secret society of the Poro.


Mask 'Angbai' (Toma, Guinea Conakry) dense wood

Mask 'Angbai' of the Toma people from Guinea Forestière. Very minimalist, this mask reflects the sculptor's creativity. The forehead is decorated with perfect geometric motifs, themselves topped with small masks alternately inverted and with horns typical of the Angbai masks. The eyes are also characteristic of the...
Toma sculpture
The 'Angbai' masks are worn by men during the final stage of initiation of the secret society of the Poro.

Details

Indigenous object name
Superb mask
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
take
Country of Origin
Sierra Leone
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
8 cm
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Objects sold
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