Ngbaka, Dem. Rep. of Congo: An old mask, with inserted wood teeth.
A mask of the Ngbaka people from northern Congo. Carved in lightweight, light-coloured wood and dyed black and brown. With large, almond-shaped eyes and scarification marks both vertically along the narrow nose and all around the face. Two rows of wood teeth are inserted in the open mouth. A piece with impressive, old shiny patina on the outside as well as on the inside. Minor age damage (scuffed areas, a missing tooth). First half of the 20th century; H: 26 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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EUR 3,600.- to EUR 4,000.-
Ngbaka, Dem. Rep. of Congo: An old mask, with inserted wood teeth.
A mask of the Ngbaka people from northern Congo. Carved in lightweight, light-coloured wood and dyed black and brown. With large, almond-shaped eyes and scarification marks both vertically along the narrow nose and all around the face. Two rows of wood teeth are inserted in the open mouth. A piece with impressive, old shiny patina on the outside as well as on the inside. Minor age damage (scuffed areas, a missing tooth). First half of the 20th century; H: 26 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |