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African Suku Wood Initiation Mask w/ Quadruped Atop

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African Suku Wood Initiation Mask w/ Quadruped Atop

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Description

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden initiation mask of highly stylized form that is surmounted by a charming quadruped creature. The face is decorated with white and blue pigment that stands out against the deep red pigment adorning much of the remaining surfaces, and bands of incised crosshatching stretch across the coiffure. A tall raffia skirt or beard is attached to the lower periphery. Size: 16" L x 13" W x 19" H (40.6 cm x 33 cm x 48.3 cm); 21.25" H (54 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Lynn Rosen collection, New York, New York, USA

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Condition

A few stable fissures, with chipping to pigment on face and head, and fraying to some raffia strands, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to most pigment.