20th C. Chokwe Wood Pig Dance Mask w/ Netting
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chokwe people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A nicely-detailed dance mask, carved from a single piece of light-brown hard wood, in the form of a long-nosed African pig. The front of the mask has an elongated snout, two perky ears, a smooth brow, and almond-shaped eyes with slits in the center; all details are painted in hues of black and white. A netting woven from raffia strands is braided through small perforation holes along the periphery of the mask. Size: 11.5" H (29.2 cm).
Provenance: ex-Peter Arnovick collection, Los Altos, California, USA
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#116244
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chokwe people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A nicely-detailed dance mask, carved from a single piece of light-brown hard wood, in the form of a long-nosed African pig. The front of the mask has an elongated snout, two perky ears, a smooth brow, and almond-shaped eyes with slits in the center; all details are painted in hues of black and white. A netting woven from raffia strands is braided through small perforation holes along the periphery of the mask. Size: 11.5" H (29.2 cm).
Provenance: ex-Peter Arnovick collection, Los Altos, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116244
Condition
Surface wear commensurate with age and use, fading and loss to painted details, minor losses to snout, ears, face, and netting, with light earthen deposits throughout.
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- 24.5%
20th C. Chokwe Wood Pig Dance Mask w/ Netting
Estimate $200 - $300
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