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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 900 - € 1,000
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Description from the seller

Deeply hollowed mask with a concave face subdivided into bi-tonal red ochre and white face, scarification marks beneath the eyes, with small open eyes and mouth.
Surface wear, pigment loss, hairline age crack. Custom stand. Previously sold at Artemis auction.

Provenance

Private Florida collection; e.g., Artemis Fine Arts, CO., 2018.
Ex. Omer Claiborne collection, Santa Fe, N.M., acquired over the last 40 years.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Deeply hollowed mask with a concave face subdivided into bi-tonal red ochre and white face, scarification marks beneath the eyes, with small open eyes and mouth.
Surface wear, pigment loss, hairline age crack. Custom stand. Previously sold at Artemis auction.

Provenance

Private Florida collection; e.g., Artemis Fine Arts, CO., 2018.
Ex. Omer Claiborne collection, Santa Fe, N.M., acquired over the last 40 years.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Indigenous object name
ngbaka
Ethnic group/ culture
ngbaka
Material
wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23 cm
Width
18 cm
SpainVerified
255
Objects sold
100%
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