26th Apr, 2022 9:30

Tribal Art

 
  Lot 24
 

A Fang mask, Gabon, having a short crest, the front of which issuing incised lines, the sunken face with a large bulbous nose flanked by incised scarifications, with red painted lips, the sides pierced, the mask with traces of an encrusted black pigment and the face painted white, 60cm; and a Fang mask of typical form, the forehead with incised scrolls, with pierced eyes flanking an elongated nose above a small protruding circular mouth, the sides pierced, 42.5cm

The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection

Sold for £140


 

A Fang mask, Gabon, having a short crest, the front of which issuing incised lines, the sunken face with a large bulbous nose flanked by incised scarifications, with red painted lips, the sides pierced, the mask with traces of an encrusted black pigment and the face painted white, 60cm; and a Fang mask of typical form, the forehead with incised scrolls, with pierced eyes flanking an elongated nose above a small protruding circular mouth, the sides pierced, 42.5cm

Provenance

The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection

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