African, Gabon, Fang (Ngil) Large Hemlet Mask.
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African, Gabon, Fang (Ngil) Large Hemlet Mask. Size 22 3/4 inches high. + stand. 9 inches wide. A large wood helmet mask with large nose, small eyes. Incised large eye brows. Custom mounted. Traces of paint. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acquired from Osmane, dealer NY. Thomas worked from the 1950s through the 1980s in International development organizations and lived in Rome and Chile as well as Washington. Donated about 400 Pre-Columbian artifacts to the Cornell University Johnson Museum of Art which he acquired during his early years in his career, Collected numerous items in the countries where he was working. Published catalog by Johnson Museum at Cornell University included a number of loaned pieces as well as his donation in its 2008 exhibit.
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stable crack with surface losses as seen
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African, Gabon, Fang (Ngil) Large Hemlet Mask.
Estimate $400 - $600
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