Mask - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Wooden sculpture from Gabon in the style of ancient Asian culture, 38 cm high and 17 cm wide, from a private collection, acquired in 1940.

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Through dances and masked performances, he embodies a spiritual authority charged with reminding people of the collective values.

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Through dances and masked performances, he embodies a spiritual authority charged with reminding people of the collective values.

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Era

After 2000

Culture

Ancient Asian

Number of objects

Century/timeframe

1900-200

Material

Wood

Acquired from

Private collection

Country of origin

Gabon

Year acquired

1940

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Country acquired from

Africa

Height

38 cm

Previous owner acquired from

Private collection

Width

17 cm

Previous owner - year acquired

1930

Previous owner - country acquired from

Africa

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