Lot 285: A Chokwe female mask

Chokwe, D.R. Congo/Angola; H: 9 1/2"

The mask powerfully carved with arching brows, raised eyes, thin nose and open mouth displaying barred filed teeth. Classical raised scarification; areas of burnishing over the red surface. A fine old example. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. Zabel Collection, NY

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