A Very Rare Old Lawalwa Mask Ex Mark Eglinton
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A very fine and highly stylized "Mfondo" mask created by a Lawalwa or Lwalu artist. Such masks were produced masks with facial representations that are composed of purely geometric elements, sharply angled planes and smooth unadorned surfaces. Mask forms are distinguished from one another through the prominent noses that were inspired by the beaks of different birds. These masks were worn at dances to celebrate the circumcision and initiation of young men into the Ngongo society and to appease the spirits that control hunting. The mask measures 15 1/2 x 8 inches ( 21.5 inches tall on custom display stand which is included) Provenance: Ex Mark Eglinton African Art Gallery, New York, New York.
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Good, well handled
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A Very Rare Old Lawalwa Mask Ex Mark Eglinton
Estimate $1,500 - $3,000
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