Adouma / Aduma

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Flat African mask Adouma / Aduma from Gabon, of Adouma people, provenance DMS 1232.

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

Flat African mask Adouma / Aduma from Gabon.

Small ceremonial mask or for the house shrine.

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

Very old repair on the back on the right, see photo.

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

Fast and protected shipping. Parcels are sent with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery by Chronopost between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days in the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide and to 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 mask or for the house shrine.

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

Very old repair on the back on the right, see photo.

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

Fast and protected shipping. Parcels are sent with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery by Chronopost between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days in the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide and to 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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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Adouma / Aduma
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Weight
0.14 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1390
Objects sold
100%
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