Lot 263: A Binji fiber mask

Binji, D. R. Congo; H: 16"

Made from woven fiber, the mask itself in the form of a thick fiber cowl with finely plaited basketry at the top in a horizontal band, the eyes also of woven fiber and attached to the face, the nose of wood. The bottom with fiber ruff. In fine condition as these masks are quite ephemeral in nature. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property from an Old East Coast collection

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