Description

Biombo
Mask

Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century
carved and painted wood, fiber cloth, raffia
15 h x 9.5 w x 9 d in (38 x 24 x 23 cm)

Provenance: Pace Primitive, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1996 by the present owner

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Some discoloration, soiling, and developed patina to mask. Wood with tight age splits throughout.

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Biombo, Mask

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