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A Kwele mask from Gabon. Carved…
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Wellington
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8-Oct-2024
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A Kwele mask from Gabon. Carved wood with kaolin pigment. Kwele masks represent the antelope whose flesh was eaten at the end of the 'Beete' ritual. These masks typically have two large horns which sometimes encircle and frame the face. Areas of the face are often painted with white kaolin clay, the color of the spirits. Kwele 'Ekuk' masks are beautifully stylised with a heart shaped face, almond shaped eyes and a small or non-existent mouth. Provenance: Private Collection of Michael Yoffe height 41 cm
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