Lot Essay
Vuvi masks were used for funeral and initiation ceremonies. They share stylistic traits with the neighboring Tsogo people (see Robbins and Nooter, 1989, p.351).
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A VUVI MASK
Of flat form, with pierced eyes and deeply grooved mouth, the slightly projecting forehead with grooved brows and a band of dots above, a further vertical band of dots to the forehead, reddish brown patina with whitened brows, some insect damage and restoration
17in. (43cm.) high
Of flat form, with pierced eyes and deeply grooved mouth, the slightly projecting forehead with grooved brows and a band of dots above, a further vertical band of dots to the forehead, reddish brown patina with whitened brows, some insect damage and restoration
17in. (43cm.) high