Sale 206 Lot 1320  

GABONESE KWELE "EKUK" MASK. Heart-shaped "ekuk" mask from the Kwele people of Gabon, Cameroon, and the Republic of Congo. These masks are often characterized by their flat, white faces, incised eyes, triangular noses, and heart-shaped outlines formed by two long horns. It is made of wood and painted with white kaolin, a pigment associated with light and clarity. - Height: 43 inches.
Estimate $200-300

Sold for $100

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