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Chokwe Peoples, Mwana Pwo female mask

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Item Details

Description

Chokwe Peoples, Mwana Pwo female mask, DR Congo, dark finish carved wood, hemp twine hair, 11"h x 8"w x 8"d

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, finish well preserved with minor scratches and rubbing, hemp wig matted but intact **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Chokwe Peoples, Mwana Pwo female mask

Name: Chokwe Peoples, Mwana Pwo female mask
SKU: 112683198
Price: 150 USD
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