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Mende initiatic mask
Mende initiatic mask
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Masque de la société initiaitique du Bundu. Il présente une tête aux formes généreuses, la coiffe agencée par divers chignons entrecroisés et se terminant par des ornements en forme de pétales de fleurs.
Bois, patine brune et miel, colorant naturel, marques d'usage interne. Restauration à effectuer sur la couronne
Mendé, Sierra Léone.
37x22cm
Provenance : vente Christie's
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