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Masque, a wooden African-style decorative mask (bois), 33 cm high and 2 kg, a single reproduction not supplied with a stand, in good condition; inspired by several African styles and not clearly linked to a ritual model.
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It is a stylized African facial mask with an oval shape, painted in color panels — white, red/brown and black. This type of decoration recalls traditions from Central Africa where colors often carry symbolic meaning: white may evoke the ancestors, the spirits, or the invisible world; red can evoke strength, life, or danger; black/brown may be linked to the earth, power, or antiquity.
But this mask does not clearly correspond to a classic, easily identifiable model such as Punu, Fang, Kwele, Songye, or Luba. It seems more like a decorative creation inspired by several African styles, probably made for sale or decoration, and not necessarily an old ritual mask.
It is a stylized African facial mask with an oval shape, painted in color panels — white, red/brown and black. This type of decoration recalls traditions from Central Africa where colors often carry symbolic meaning: white may evoke the ancestors, the spirits, or the invisible world; red can evoke strength, life, or danger; black/brown may be linked to the earth, power, or antiquity.
But this mask does not clearly correspond to a classic, easily identifiable model such as Punu, Fang, Kwele, Songye, or Luba. It seems more like a decorative creation inspired by several African styles, probably made for sale or decoration, and not necessarily an old ritual mask.
Details
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
33 cm
Weight
2 kg
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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