A fine and old Teke or Tsaye disk mask
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A fine and old Teke or Tsaye disk mask, Teke or Tsaye ; Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
The old mask of classical form, conceived as a flat disk with shallow geometric carving, the upper hemisphere with linear motifs and half-circles, the lower portion with stubby nose and disk-like mouth, the perimeter pierced with remains of original feathered coif. A fine an old example of a much sought after and highly forged style. H. 13 1/2"
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Property of a New York estate
Provenance:
Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
The old mask of classical form, conceived as a flat disk with shallow geometric carving, the upper hemisphere with linear motifs and half-circles, the lower portion with stubby nose and disk-like mouth, the perimeter pierced with remains of original feathered coif. A fine an old example of a much sought after and highly forged style. H. 13 1/2"
Comments:
Property of a New York estate
Provenance:
Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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A fine and old Teke or Tsaye disk mask
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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