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Mask – Wood, Raphia – Galoa – Gabon

 170,00

In stock

SKU: 55.282 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Superb wooden “Galoa Mask” with full raphia from Gabon.

Masks, among the Galoa, are used for important initiation rites, funerals or for the birth of twins;

This Galoa mask with graphic lines is identifiable by its set of opposing triangles on the forehead and chin; half-closed eyes, a straight nose and perfect symmetry in their construction.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: fomer private collection from the Netherlands

Object: Mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Galoa
Region/ country: Gabon
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 35×25×10 cm
Weight: 500 g
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