Dance mask - Abelam - Guinea - Headress

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

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Abelam headress, woven cane with traditional pigments and a glossy patina around the handle, from Guinea, dating to circa 1930–1940, in good condition.

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Headdress. Woven cane and traditional pigments. Abelam people. PNG. Very good condition with great remain of traditional pigments and glossy patina around handle. Circa 1940/50's. Cm. 64 h. (2'1" h.). Provenance Greg Hamson.

Headdress. Woven cane and traditional pigments. Abelam people. PNG. Very good condition with great remain of traditional pigments and glossy patina around handle. Circa 1940/50's. Cm. 64 h. (2'1" h.). Provenance Greg Hamson.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Rattan
Country of origin
Guinea
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Abelam
Height
64 cm
Width
2 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Headress
ItalyVerified
49
Objects sold
Private

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