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108 - Chokwe / Lwena anthropomorphic mask, Angola Materials: Wood …
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Estimate €150 - €300
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Chokwe / Lwena anthropomorphic mask, Angola Materials: Wood Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: From James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. The objects presented in this sale come from the collection of James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. Joopie" Permeke, grandson of major Belgian artist Constant Permeke. Kept in the family family for several decades, this collection bears witness to a provenance directly linked to one of the directly linked to one of Belgium's most important artistic lineages of the 20th century. Dimensions: H. 30 cm (45 cm with stand) This ancient mask has an elongated face with pure features, characteristic of the Chokwe/Lwena sculptural tradition. The surface, marked by even ageing, is evidence of a long history of conservation. The presence of an old handwritten label on the reverse is an additional element of interest, reinforcing its place in the its place in the collection.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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