Kwere mask, Tanzania

980
20th century
Tribal Art
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From: 69620, Ternand, France

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    Mask with an almost oval face presenting a face with rectangular eyes. The open mouth is also rectangular. It is surrounded by a vegetable resin used to maintain the teeth embedded in the wood. Only five teeth remain. The eyebrows as well as the scarification marks on the cheeks, forehead and nose are engraved on the mask.
    Wood with a patina of use, vegetable resin, teeth
    H : 32 cm
    Kwere people, Tanzania
    Mid 20th century
    Sold with its base

    Ref: BX7WSA9BJ3

    Condition As is
    Ethnic group Kwere - Wakwere
    Style Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (African Masks 20th century)
    Country of origin Tanzania
    Artist Kwere
    Height (cm) 32 cm
    Materials Wood
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 69620, Ternand, France
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