Mask - Wood - Luba - Congo DRC
Rare Luba Mask, very similar to the Lion Mask on the cover of Faces of the Spirits: Masks from the Zaire Basin. The facial expression appears settled and at peace while exhibiting an ominous presence; gracefully carved with a smooth surface, finessed around the almond shaped eyes, agape mouth and protruding ears, coated by dark oozing-like patina. Angular incisions on both cheek bones, rectangular nose, and both ends of the frontal bone - notches on the chin designates a goatee. Provenance: former Jo Christiaens Collection Shipping: DHL / DHL Express
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Rare Luba Mask, very similar to the Lion Mask on the cover of Faces of the Spirits: Masks from the Zaire Basin. The facial expression appears settled and at peace while exhibiting an ominous presence; gracefully carved with a smooth surface, finessed around the almond shaped eyes, agape mouth and protruding ears, coated by dark oozing-like patina. Angular incisions on both cheek bones, rectangular nose, and both ends of the frontal bone - notches on the chin designates a goatee. Provenance: former Jo Christiaens Collection Shipping: DHL / DHL Express
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