Mbole Yela Face Mask With Original Raphia And Cloth
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This rare, almost circular-shaped masks, belongs to the Ekanga secret society and would have been kept in baskets at the heart of their sanctuaries. The minimalist style and the white pigments indicate the work of a Mbole artist.The front and back ,as well as the perforations, show a nice aged used.
Lit.: Felix, Marc L., 100
Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 199, ill. 8
Continent: Africa.
Additional Information
AB-280276 (AB-280276)
W: 30cm (11.8")H: 119cm (46.9")D: 10cm (3.9")
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Spectandum is a fine art and antiques gallery located in Leuven, just 20 km from Brussels, specializing in curated works for collectors and interior designers. Founded in 2020 by Guy Kuypers, the gallery is inspired by the 16th-century Kunstkammer tradition and presents an eclectic cabinet of...
