Lot 264: An exceptional Chokwe Male Mask

An exceptional Chokwe Mail Mask, Chokwe; D.R. Congo/Angola

The Chihongo mask with typical features including high rounded forehead, round concave ocular orbits with raised coffee bean eyes, thin nose and exaggerated mouth with bared teeth above a flat forward thrusting stylized beard. The forehead with raised cruciform pattern, the eyes with remains of red pigment. A powerful and exceptional example with fine age. H. 13 1/4"

Comments:
Property of a New York Private Collector

Provenance:
Ex. Henry and Evelyn Kagen, Queens NY

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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