Mask - Chewa - Malawi

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

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Description from the seller

Brought in during the 1990s, age approximately 50 years, previously brought by Alain Guisson; such masks were exhibited at the British Museum in London
Height: 27 cm. Width: 17 cm. Total length with fabric 110 cm
Weight without base; the base will not be shipped with it, can be removed

Brought in during the 1990s, age approximately 50 years, previously brought by Alain Guisson; such masks were exhibited at the British Museum in London
Height: 27 cm. Width: 17 cm. Total length with fabric 110 cm
Weight without base; the base will not be shipped with it, can be removed

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Chewa Mask
Country of origin
Malawi
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Chewa
Designer/artist/maker
Chewa Mask
Height
28 cm
Width
20 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
2200 g
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
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Objects sold
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