SOLD / SOLD! MC1316 Superb LELE Mask Congo DRC
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Superb mask THE THE
The LELE have produced few masks
This is typical of the tribe, flat, geometric and partially covered with red pigments (see Marc L Felix page 75, fig 10) It has the particularity of being almost ART DECO style as its stylization is bold
See the temples, nose, beard, and shape of the mouth, among other things
Beautiful quality custom base
The Lele (or Bashilele) are a people stylistically and geographically close to the Kuba
ORIGIN: Professional dealer listed in Van Rijn's "Who's who in African Art" (more info on request)
35.5 cm with the base, which is included
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Superb LELE Mask
The Lele have produced few masks
This one is typical of the tribe, flat, geometrical and partially covered with red pigments (see Marc L Felix page 75, fig 10)
It has the distinction of being almost ART DECO + as its stylization is complete
See temples, nose and mouth shape, beard, among others
Beautiful quality custom base
The Lele (or Bashilele) are a people stylistically and geographically close to the Kuba
PROVENANCE: Professional dealer listed in the "Who's who in African Art" by Van Rijn (more info on request)
14" with the base