Mask - Kwele - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Mask, a hand-carved wooden heart-shaped mask by the Kwele from Gabon, late 20th century, with polychrome patina and white kaolin, dimensions 52 × 30 × 9 cm, weight 1300 g, in good condition with the right horn professionally restored, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful hand carved wooden heart shaped mask of the Kwele tribe living in Gabon.
The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies to promote harmonious interaction and group solidarity. Kwele masks, many with heart-shaped face, are among the most beautiful forms of African art. Polychrome patina with white kaolin. Fine face expression, in good condition with traces of wear. The right part of the horn is professionally restored.

Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up in the gallery in Vessem (NL).

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Beautiful hand carved wooden heart shaped mask of the Kwele tribe living in Gabon.
The Kwele use several types of masks in ceremonies to promote harmonious interaction and group solidarity. Kwele masks, many with heart-shaped face, are among the most beautiful forms of African art. Polychrome patina with white kaolin. Fine face expression, in good condition with traces of wear. The right part of the horn is professionally restored.

Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up in the gallery in Vessem (NL).

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Kwele
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1300 g
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