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Masque Kwélé du Gabon, a Bois mask from Gabon in the Asiatique ancien culture, dating to 1900–200, 66 cm high and 47 cm wide, acquired from a private collection in 1910.
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Kwele mask from Gabon. An ancient piece
Beautiful mask Beautiful patina magnificent
The Kwele (or Bakwele, usually in the plural) are a Central African people, settled in the northwest of the Republic of the Congo, on the border with Gabon, between the Dja River and the Ivindo. A few also live in southern Cameroon. They are related to the Kota group. The Kwele are renowned for their mask art.
Among the Bakwele, the village's internal cohesion depended on the prestige and authority of its founder and on the skill of its peacemaker.
Kwele mask from Gabon. An ancient piece
Beautiful mask Beautiful patina magnificent
The Kwele (or Bakwele, usually in the plural) are a Central African people, settled in the northwest of the Republic of the Congo, on the border with Gabon, between the Dja River and the Ivindo. A few also live in southern Cameroon. They are related to the Kota group. The Kwele are renowned for their mask art.
Among the Bakwele, the village's internal cohesion depended on the prestige and authority of its founder and on the skill of its peacemaker.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
Number of objects
1
Century/timeframe
1900-200
Material
Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Gabon
Year acquired
1910
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
66 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
47 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
193
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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