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
Indonesia, West Java, Cirebon, 19th century
Wooden Topeng mask from the Cirebon theatrical tradition. Elongated male face with a dramatic, expressive character and ornamental mustache. Natural wood surface with an aged patina.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight: 677 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
China, late 18th–early 19th century
Set of twelve Chinese export porcelain plates decorated with freehand abstract elements. The spontaneity of the ornamentation reflects a proto-modern decorative sensibility.
Width: 65 mm
Height: 11 mm
Weight: 21 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