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23 - Mask with a domed forehead and elongated eyes.
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Description
Mask with a domed forehead and elongated eyes. Wood, brown patina, showing signs of wear and age. Salampasu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 30 x 17 cm This mask was associated with male initiation societies and played a part in the training of hunters and warriors. Its powerful aesthetic is based on the tension of its lines, the simplicity of its forms and the expressive power of the face, which lend it an air of authority and ritual power.
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About the sale Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
Auction location
Auction time 09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
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