galoa - Gabon

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Julien Gauthier
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Gabonese wooden mask of the Galoa people from the late 20th century, measuring 26 cm high by 17 cm wide by 7 cm deep, not sold with a stand, and in good condition.

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An original mask from Gabon belonging to the Galos ethnicity; these masks, known as white masks, were traditionally used by dancers on stilts in funeral ceremonies.

An original mask from Gabon belonging to the Galos ethnicity; these masks, known as white masks, were traditionally used by dancers on stilts in funeral ceremonies.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
galoa
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
26 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
7 cm
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Objects sold
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