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Mask (1) - Wood - Gabon - 1st half 20th century

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TSOGO diviner's mask The essential function of the mask in Africa is to serve as a medium between the world of the living and the spirit world. It is used in innumerable circumstances of both private and collective life. Here is a mask used by a diviner in the exercise of his functions, to come into contact with the spirits he invokes. White color of the face is a testimony to this. The red of the forehead evokes the sacrifices made by the diviner to attract these spirits' favors. Look carefully at the large horizontal eyes that touch the nose. . . The diviner must "feel" what is going to happen in order to allow the eyes to identify it. Thus the soothsayer's vigilance is emphasized. Beautiful patina of seniority. Rare. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)

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TSOGO diviner's mask The essential function of the mask in Africa is to serve as a medium between the world of the living and the spirit world. It is used in innumerable circumstances of both private and collective life. Here is a mask used by a diviner in the exercise of his functions, to come into contact with the spirits he invokes. White color of the face is a testimony to this. The red of the forehead evokes the sacrifices made by the diviner to attract these spirits' favors. Look carefully at the large horizontal eyes that touch the nose. . . The diviner must "feel" what is going to happen in order to allow the eyes to identify it. Thus the soothsayer's vigilance is emphasized. Beautiful patina of seniority. Rare. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)

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