Pende Giwoyo Mask Of A Spirit, Ex Dr Jackson Collection - Oct 22, 2022 | Tribal Gatherings In Pa
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Pende Giwoyo Mask of a Spirit, Ex Dr Jackson collection

Related Masks

More Items in African Masks

View More

Recommended Art

View More
item-137954210=1
item-137954210=2
item-137954210=3
item-137954210=4
item-137954210=5
item-137954210=6
item-137954210=7
item-137954210=8
Pende Giwoyo Mask of a Spirit, Ex Dr Jackson collection
Pende Giwoyo Mask of a Spirit, Ex Dr Jackson collection
Item Details
Description
A very long carved wooden mask with incised geometric designs accented with kaolin clay pigments and a wonderful highly stylized form. The giwoyo (also called kiwoyo among the Eastern Pende) is believed to represent the spirit of the dead, giwoyo masks are worn on the top of the head of the dancer to give the appearance of a cadaver in a coffin during a wake. This mask measures 26.5 x 5.5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included. Pende peoples, Congo, central Africa. Provenance: The Dr Gilbert Jackson collection, MD.
Condition
Fair, well handled
Buyer's Premium
  • 22%

Pende Giwoyo Mask of a Spirit, Ex Dr Jackson collection

Estimate $500 - $800
See Sold Price
Starting Price $50
20 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Quakertown, PA, us
Offers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

badge TOP RATED
Quakertown, PA, United States2,107 Followers
Auction Curated By
Todd Zieseniss
Owner & CEO
TOP