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Fine Old Kuba Pwoom Itok African mask

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Description: This is a very fine Old carved wooden mask from the Kuba peoples of the Congo, central Africa. This mask may have represented a wise older man at boys initiations called "Pwoom itok". The chief identifying characteristic is the shape of the eyes, whose centers are cones surrounded by holes through which the wearer sees. Like many Kuba types of masks, pwoom itok is extensively polychromed, or multicolored. This mask features wonderful exaggerated brows and many layers of kaolin clay pigment suggesting many years of actual use. The artist has achieved a wonderful expression and emotion in this example. a professional custom display stand is included with this lot. Condition Report: well weathered and worn, small chips and scrapes but overall good condition. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection. Dimensions: 12 x 7 1/2 (17 1/2 on stand) Date: Mid 20th century

Condition

well weathered and worn, small chips and scrapes but overall good condition.

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Fine Old Kuba Pwoom Itok African mask

Name: Fine Old Kuba Pwoom Itok African mask
SKU: 32818406
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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