Makua, Monkey mask

Description

Makua
Monkey mask

Tanzania, 20th century
fire-darkened carved wood
11 h x 8.5 w x 3.5 d in (28 x 22 x 9 cm)

Provenance: James Stephenson African Art, New York | Private Collection

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Wood shows holes, losses, and chips. Largest losses to forehead and one ear. Some age splits in stable condition.

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