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This pair of hand-painted plaster relief masks from Angola dates from the late 20th century, is inspired by African art, and comes from an antiques market.
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Pair of masks with faces inspired by Africa, relief-decorated and painted in vivid colors. They depict reddish-toned faces with braided hairstyles, circular earrings, and geometric facial marks inspired by traditional scarification found in some West African cultures.
Their stylized expressions stand out, with narrow eyes, lips slightly parted showing teeth, and the contrast between the red of the faces and the dark and ochre tones of the hair.
The pieces have a flat, rough back with small metal hooks for mounting on a wall. Vintage decorative objects inspired by traditional African art.
Origin: Angola.
Material: Probably plaster, mineral paste, or molded resin, with painted decoration.
Technique: Molding, relief modeling, and polychrome painting.
Style: Decorative/tribal African art.
Period: Second half of the 20th century, probably 1970–1990.
Dimensions: 12 cm long × 8 cm wide each piece.
Depth: approximately 2 cm.
Weight: 130 g each; 260 g for the pair.
Condition: Good overall condition, with paint wear, small scratches, and signs of use and age. The back hooks for hanging are preserved.
The photographs form part of the description.
Shipping: Shipped via InPost, UPS, or Correos, depending on the destination country.
Pair of masks with faces inspired by Africa, relief-decorated and painted in vivid colors. They depict reddish-toned faces with braided hairstyles, circular earrings, and geometric facial marks inspired by traditional scarification found in some West African cultures.
Their stylized expressions stand out, with narrow eyes, lips slightly parted showing teeth, and the contrast between the red of the faces and the dark and ochre tones of the hair.
The pieces have a flat, rough back with small metal hooks for mounting on a wall. Vintage decorative objects inspired by traditional African art.
Origin: Angola.
Material: Probably plaster, mineral paste, or molded resin, with painted decoration.
Technique: Molding, relief modeling, and polychrome painting.
Style: Decorative/tribal African art.
Period: Second half of the 20th century, probably 1970–1990.
Dimensions: 12 cm long × 8 cm wide each piece.
Depth: approximately 2 cm.
Weight: 130 g each; 260 g for the pair.
Condition: Good overall condition, with paint wear, small scratches, and signs of use and age. The back hooks for hanging are preserved.
The photographs form part of the description.
Shipping: Shipped via InPost, UPS, or Correos, depending on the destination country.
Details
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Hand-painted, Plaster
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
12 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
260 g
Provenance
Antique market
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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