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
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
Nigeria, Late 19th—early 20th century
Wooden Gelede mask by Yoruba people. Made for a queen’s funeral, to be worn afterwards by one of queen’s childern.
Lenght: 45 cm
Width: 23 cm
Height: 19 cm
Weight: 787 g