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Unusual Himalayan Mask, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 1047541 (stock# 1-0629)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 1200
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Face mask of unusual shape, with protruding forehead, large elongated eyes, long nose in relief, triangular open mouth showing teeth. Numerous holes around the face were meant to allow the insertion of animal hair to represent moustache and beard. Wood, with dark-brown semi-glossy patina. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 10 1/2" (26,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of old age, some teeth missing, otherwise good condition. Ex. old European collection.
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Rare Mangbetu Female Figurine
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Pre 1960 item# 1115214 (stock# 1-0651)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 500
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Standing female figurine, with typical coiffe and elongated head, scarifications on face and torso, arms alongside and separated from torso, small breasts, straight legs and big stylized feet. Wood, fine dark-brown semi-glossy patina. Africa, D.R. Congo, Mangbetu Peoples. Height: 11 7/8" (30 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accident on left shoulder (local restoration), erosion, otherwise good condition.
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Old Mask, Africa, Pende Peoples
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Pre 1930 item# 1115240 (stock# 1-0655)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 400
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Old "phumbu" face mask, of typical triangular shape, with large and low lids, pointed nose, open mouth showing teeth and tiny ears. Wood, with large remnants of red, white and black pigments. A raffia triple coiffe, now gone, was attached to the top, and a raffia beard, also missing, was formerly attached around the chin. Africa, D.R. Congo, Pende Peoples. Height: 9 1/2" (25 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Chips on top, old accident from top to bottom, loc ...click for details
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Very Old Mask, Dan Peoples
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Pre 1950 item# 1135645 (stock# 1-0676)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 500
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Typical "zakpai" mask, with circular eyes, protruding mouth with animal teeth. Red cloth and metal circles around the eyes, and red cloth also on the upper lip. Beard made of rope affixed under the chin. The mask itself is made of wood with a nice partly encrusted patina. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan Peoples. Height: 9 1/4" (23,7 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accident on top (see photo), otherwise good condition.
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