Authetnic Mitsoho mask from Gabon. Mitsogho masks, when not worn during funeral ceremonies, were kept at the back of the Ebanza house, where the men`s cult met. They were covered in white and red pigments and were carved with an open mouth, a small triangular nose, and typical slanted eyes.
[Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal arts of Africa, P117]
Good ondition with traces of wear and tear. Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.





Object:

Mask



Ethnic group:

Mitsogho



Country:

Gabon



Material:

Wood



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

30x26x24 cm



Weight:

600 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $120.00

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