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Art Nouveau Mounted Shell, 19th Century
1.200 € EUR
Helmet mask made of woven plant fibers. Features a face with a raffia beard. The forehead is rounded, the nose cylindrical and horizontal slits mark the eyes. A beautiful conical headdress with polychrome triangular motifs tops the mask.
This type of mask from the "Mufuampo" society was used for initiations.
Salampasu people, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Plant fibers, wood, pigments,
Height without beard: 39 cm; with beard: 76 cm
Mid-twentieth century
Provenance: former collection of a Belgian painter
Ref: 3R9EXAWLRJ
| Ethnic group | Salampasu - Basalampasu |
| Style | Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (African Masks 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Congo |
| Height (cm) | 76 cm |
| Materials | Wood |
| Internal reference | 230604 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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