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20th C. African Bassa Carved Wood Gela Mask

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20th C. African Bassa Carved Wood Gela Mask

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Africa, Liberia, Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved wood Gela mask created by the Bassa culture depicting an abstract human face of a concave form with narrow slit eyes, gracefully arched brows, a protruding, aquiline nose, protruding puckered lips, pointed cleft chin, petite ears, and plaited hair. The term Gela means "The Ancient One" suggesting that it was passed down for several generations. Wonderful deep patina! Size: 5" W x 7.75" H (12.7 cm x 19.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos collection, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970

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Condition

Age cracks particularly visible from back and old losses to coiffure and chin as shown.

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20th C. African Bassa Carved Wood Gela Mask

Name: 20th C. African Bassa Carved Wood Gela Mask
SKU: 51138902
Price: 400 USD
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