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Sukuma mask Tanzania Material: Wood.
See original version (French)
156
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Sukuma mask Tanzania Material: Wood.
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Sukuma mask Tanzania
Material: Wood.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, Sylvia and Henry, Gygax, Switzerland
Dimensions: H. 31 cm (44 cm with stand)
An ancient Sukuma mask with a particularly powerful and synthetic architecture.
synthetic architecture. The angular volumes of the face, the strongly projected nose, the deeply hollowed
deep-set rectangular eyes and wide geometric mouth give the whole a striking presence.
a striking presence. This almost cubist construction, reduced to the essential, reflects a remarkable mastery of form.
remarkable mastery of form.
The surface has a deeply worn antique patina, marked by time and ritual use.
and ritual use. The irregularities of the wood, the traces of erosion and the old fixing points
further enhance the authenticity and expressive power of the work.
With its formal simplicity, monumental balance and archaic character, this mask
mask is one of the most convincing expressions of traditional Sukuma sculpture
sculpture, where plastic power takes precedence over naturalism.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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