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# POUNOU, GABON Ikwara black mask known as the "justice mask…
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# POUNOU, GABON Ikwara black mask known as the "justice mask…
See original version (French)
Estimate €15,000 - €20,000
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Description
# POUNOU, GABON
Ikwara black mask known as the "justice mask". It always represents a deceased ancestor. Soft wood (fromager) with remains of polychromy
Second half of the 19th century
H. 30 cm
Very fine patina, erosion from age and long ritual use
Model close to the one from the André Fourquet collection (1928-2001), preceded by Félicia Dialossin (1922-1990) and Maurice Vlaminck (1876-1958). Jacques Chirac Museum - Quai Branly
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