Amazing mask - Ovimbundu - Angola

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful mask of the Ovimbundu people living in Angola.
Everything is special at this mask: the mouth with filed teeth, the unusual nose, the dotted scarifications, the fantastic hairdo, the fine earrings, the halfegg shaped Ovimbundu ears.
Fine brown patina caused by many years of use and age.
Material: wood, beads, cowry shells, metal earrings with beads of lapis lazula, fibres, raffia, bark, button, coin.
The mask is in my personal Dutch collection for many years.

Beautiful mask of the Ovimbundu people living in Angola.
Everything is special at this mask: the mouth with filed teeth, the unusual nose, the dotted scarifications, the fantastic hairdo, the fine earrings, the halfegg shaped Ovimbundu ears.
Fine brown patina caused by many years of use and age.
Material: wood, beads, cowry shells, metal earrings with beads of lapis lazula, fibres, raffia, bark, button, coin.
The mask is in my personal Dutch collection for many years.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Ovimbundu
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Amazing mask
Height
18 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
642 g
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
550
Objects sold
91.67%
Private

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