Description

Chokwe
Mask

Angola, 20th century
carved wood, bamboo, textile
15 h x 10 w x 7 d in (38 x 25 x 18 cm)

Provenance: Private Collection, San Marino, CA

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Very good condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age. Discoloration and a few split fibers to the bamboo elements. Stable cracks to the forehead.

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Chokwe, Mask

Lot 0329

Estimate $500-$700Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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