Further Explorations
Gabon, 20th century
Wooden Tsogo mask used in Bwiti ceremonies. Covered with kaolin, with characteristic arched brows, narrow eyes, and triangular mouth.
Lenght: 48 cm
Width: 21 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Weight: 831 g
Spain, 20th century
Proto–modern tripod wooden chair with dark patina and trefoil motif. Reduced, sculptural silhouette.
Height: 74 cm
Width: 47 cm
Weight: ca. 2850
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century
Carved male Songye nkishi power figure, made in collaboration with a ritual practitioner (nganga). Used within a community context. Horned power receptacle, retained rope bindings, and a rare secondary face held against the torso.
Height: 65 cm
Width: 20 cm
Weight: 1702 g
Japan, 1880s
Porcelain vase, hand-painted with flower motifs including peonies and cherry blossoms. Pear-shaped body with a narrow neck and scalloped rim.
Height: 18 cm
Width: 8 cm
Weight: 313 g
Cameroun, 19th century
Wooden female figure associated with the Bamiléké people. Upright posture with a calm, grounded presence. Naturally aged surface patina.
Height: 49 cm
Width: 17.5 cm
Weight: 1426 g