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Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in NYC in the early 1970s, this is a cast iron Senufo …
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Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in NYC in the early 1970s, this is a cast iron Senufo Kpelie mask from the western coast of Africa - the Ivory Coast or Mozambique (formerly The Congo).
Usually made of bronze or forged iron, these masks generally feature figurines projecting from the ear, cheek and / or forehead. It is mounted on a custom-made stand to display the mask.
The stand measures 6" x 6"
The mask measures 8.5" W x 8.5" D x 18" H (on the stand it measures 23" H)
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 18ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Iron
- Condition
- Unknown, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Minor structural damages. One of the figures on the forehead has detached itself. It can be repaired by a metalsmith … moreMinor structural damages. One of the figures on the forehead has detached itself. It can be repaired by a metalsmith and will be included in the package. It is otherwise in its present condition and comes with its display stand. less
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