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THBFine 20th C. African Pende Wood Kipoko Helmet Mask
Lot 150
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eastern Pende people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden helmet mask known as a "Giphogo" or "Kipoko," a rare type reserved for chiefs during initiation ceremonies. The lightweight wood is bell shaped with a knobbed head, arched brows, narrow slit-form eyes to see through, pointed nose, cupped ears, and protruding rim that serves as a beard, the edges carved with triangular motifs. The verso of the head has diamond motifs painted and carved into the surface, with a series of perforations along the rim for attaching the rest of the costume. The entire mask is painted with soot black, powdered redwood, and white kaolin pigment. The exaggerated eyes and ears represent the chief's ability to see and hear all the happenings his kingdom, while the tiny mouth hole demonstrates reticence and controlled speech. Size: 11" L x 12" W x 11.75" H (27.9 cm x 30.5 cm x 29.8 cm); 17" H (43.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, Michigan, USA and New York City, New York, USA
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172452Surface wear commensurate with age and use. Abrasions, chips, nicks, and stable pressure fissures. Chipping and fading to some pigments, but overall excellent preservation.Condition
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