Large vintage carved wooden horned Bembe mask from D.R. Congo
An fantastic, very large handcarved vintage wooden ceremonial mask of the Bembe tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Of animal or spirit form, masks like this one are believed to guide and protect the community.
With a wonderful kaolin white and ochre going down the face in curves, horns atop and a cheeky tongue popping straight out of the mouth. This has a very stylish composition as an artistic sculptural piece.
Art over two feet tall this is a grand and imposing piece.
A hoop could be screwed in the back for mounting directly to a nail or screw, but it works well stood on a shelf or sideboard leant towards the wall.
Measures approximately 65cm tall X 22cm wide X 10cm deep.
£165
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An fantastic, very large handcarved vintage wooden ceremonial mask of the Bembe tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Of animal or spirit form, masks like this one are believed to guide and protect the community.
With a wonderful kaolin white and ochre going down the face in curves, horns atop and a cheeky tongue popping straight out of the mouth. This has a very stylish composition as an artistic sculptural piece.
Art over two feet tall this is a grand and imposing piece.
A hoop could be screwed in the back for mounting directly to a nail or screw, but it works well stood on a shelf or sideboard leant towards the wall.
Measures approximately 65cm tall X 22cm wide X 10cm deep.
