Mask - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Wooden comb from Gabon attributed to a Teké artist, dating to the early 20th century, with provenance from a private collection.

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Comes from a Teke artist based in the village Abame, Gabon, who produced a set of pieces including two other combs that are part of one of the world's most prestigious collections of Gabonese objects, that of the Royal Museum for Central Africa. Beautiful, magnificent patina. Teke, Gabon.

Comes from a Teke artist based in the village Abame, Gabon, who produced a set of pieces including two other combs that are part of one of the world's most prestigious collections of Gabonese objects, that of the Royal Museum for Central Africa. Beautiful, magnificent patina. Teke, Gabon.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
Century/timeframe
1900-200
Material
Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Gabon
Year acquired
1920
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
24 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
193
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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