No. 105791790

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Kwele - Kwele - Gabon  (No reserve price)
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Kwele - Kwele - Gabon (No reserve price)

Vintage African Tribal Mask from Gabon – Authentic Hand-Carved Wood Wall Art Bring museum-inspired character into your home with this authentic vintage hand-carved African tribal mask from Habon. Carved in the traditional Kwele style, this striking heart-shaped mask combines sculptural simplicity with a beautiful naturally aged patina. Its expressive eyes, elongated nose and balanced proportions make it equally appealing as an ethnographic collectible or as a statement piece for contemporary interiors. Unlike many recently made decorative replicas, this is a genuine vintage carving showing honest age, wear and craftsmanship developed over decades. Perfect for collectors of African art, interior designers and lovers of organic, wabi-sabi and brutalist décor. Why You'll Love It Authentic vintage African carving Beautiful naturally aged wood patina Iconic heart-shaped Kwele design One-of-a-kind collectible Ready to hang Wonderful conversation piece Details • Origin: Gabon • Culture: Kwele • Traditional type: Kwele mask • Material: Hand-carved hardwood • Size: approx. 34 × 20 × 14 cm • Period: circa 1950–1975 • Ready for wall display Inside the mask, the word "Baba" is written in chalk. In several African languages this word is associated with "father," respected elders and wisdom, adding another layer of cultural character. Bought at Antique market Treasure Seekers Boutersem Belgium, the owner of the shop bought the mask in Africa. Interior Styles This piece looks stunning in: • Organic Modern • Wabi Sabi • Brutalist interiors • Global Collector style • Safari Lodge décor • Bohemian homes • Mid Century interiors • Curated gallery walls Perfect Gift For • African art collectors • Interior designers • Museum-quality décor lovers • Tribal art enthusiasts • Anthropology enthusiasts • Boho home decorators Condition : some minor flaws, please review all pictures carefully ! Search words wall art Gabon mask hand carved mask ethnographic art tribal wall decor primitive art african decor boho wall decor wabi sabi decor brutalist decor vintage african Kwele mask tribal art heart shaped mask african tribal mask vintage african art ethnic wall decor mukishi mask african wood mask tribal wall art african collectible congo mask primitive art cottagecore decor English cottage wall art vintage nursery decor grandmillennial decor country farmhouse decor african tribal mask african wall art congo mask tribal wall decor wooden tribal mask boho wall decor ethnographic art vintage african art hand carved mask brutalist decor wabi sabi decor global decor primitive art

No. 105791790

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Kwele - Kwele - Gabon  (No reserve price)

Kwele - Kwele - Gabon (No reserve price)

Vintage African Tribal Mask from Gabon – Authentic Hand-Carved Wood Wall Art
Bring museum-inspired character into your home with this authentic vintage hand-carved African tribal mask from Habon.
Carved in the traditional Kwele style, this striking heart-shaped mask combines sculptural simplicity with a beautiful naturally aged patina. Its expressive eyes, elongated nose and balanced proportions make it equally appealing as an ethnographic collectible or as a statement piece for contemporary interiors.
Unlike many recently made decorative replicas, this is a genuine vintage carving showing honest age, wear and craftsmanship developed over decades.
Perfect for collectors of African art, interior designers and lovers of organic, wabi-sabi and brutalist décor.

Why You'll Love It
Authentic vintage African carving
Beautiful naturally aged wood patina
Iconic heart-shaped Kwele design
One-of-a-kind collectible
Ready to hang
Wonderful conversation piece

Details
• Origin: Gabon
• Culture: Kwele
• Traditional type: Kwele mask
• Material: Hand-carved hardwood
• Size: approx. 34 × 20 × 14 cm
• Period: circa 1950–1975
• Ready for wall display
Inside the mask, the word "Baba" is written in chalk. In several African languages this word is associated with "father," respected elders and wisdom, adding another layer of cultural character.
Bought at Antique market Treasure Seekers Boutersem Belgium, the owner of the shop bought the mask in Africa.

Interior Styles
This piece looks stunning in:
• Organic Modern
• Wabi Sabi
• Brutalist interiors
• Global Collector style
• Safari Lodge décor
• Bohemian homes
• Mid Century interiors
• Curated gallery walls

Perfect Gift For
• African art collectors
• Interior designers
• Museum-quality décor lovers
• Tribal art enthusiasts
• Anthropology enthusiasts
• Boho home decorators

Condition : some minor flaws, please review all pictures carefully !

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