Mask - Congo (No reserve price)
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Wooden sculpture from Congo, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, measuring 46 cm high by 14 cm wide, originating from a private collection and acquired in 1920 from Africa.
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The human figure is one of the most widespread classic subjects in African art, and its representation conveys a multitude of meanings, both implicit and explicit, related to religious beliefs and practices, social identity, and aesthetics. African sculptors, coming from numerous artistic traditions, have developed and perfected the principles of abstraction to an unparalleled degree. In many societies, the body itself becomes a work of art through clothing, hairstyles, ornaments, tattoos, and scarifications.
The human figure is one of the most widespread classic subjects in African art, and its representation conveys a multitude of meanings, both implicit and explicit, related to religious beliefs and practices, social identity, and aesthetics. African sculptors, coming from numerous artistic traditions, have developed and perfected the principles of abstraction to an unparalleled degree. In many societies, the body itself becomes a work of art through clothing, hairstyles, ornaments, tattoos, and scarifications.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
Century/timeframe
1
Material
Wood
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Congo
Year acquired
1920
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
46 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
195
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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