Antelope mask - Wood - Kwele - Gabon - 60 cm

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Title: Antelope mask - Wood - Kwele - Gabon - 60 cm

Description: These masks represent the antelope whose meat is eaten at the end of the Beete ritual. Polychrome patina with brown/black and white kaolin.
This mask shown signs of age use during rituals and has strongly carved horns and deep set eyes which has an aggressive appearance.
Condition is good, some normal chips and wear due use as pictured.
Object: Antelope mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Kwele
Region/ country: Gabon - 60 cm
Material: Wood
Condition: Tribal used
Sold with stand: N0
Dimensions: 60 ? 20 ? 11 cm
Weight: 586 g
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Reserve: $120.00

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Antelope mask - Wood - Kwele - Gabon - 60 cm

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Feb 11, 2026, 12:18 PM EST

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