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Lot Essay
Cf. Herreman, F. and Petrides, C. (Eds.), Face of the Spirits, Masks from the Zaire Basin, Antwerp, 1993, p.243, fig.65.
Details
A KETE LARGE HELMET MASK
The concave face pierced below the conical eyes, projecting conical mouth, a carved imbol motif of interlaced ovals on the long tapered chin, incised triangular panel to the forehead, dark patina with whitened embellishments
53cm. high
The concave face pierced below the conical eyes, projecting conical mouth, a carved imbol motif of interlaced ovals on the long tapered chin, incised triangular panel to the forehead, dark patina with whitened embellishments
53cm. high
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.