Around 1900. Wood. 28 cm. The 'Mblo' mask represents an ideal of personal beauty and composure. During ceremonies and celebrations, these masks are danced and performed to entertain. This mask's delicate symmetrical features, ornate hairstyle and smooth surface all create an image of calm and grace. (VJ) Provenance: Loudmer, Paris, 1976; Collection Dr. E. Hess, Basel; Private collection, Paris.
Around 1900. Wood. 28 cm. The 'Mblo' mask represents an ideal of personal beauty and composure. During ceremonies and celebrations, these masks are danced and performed to entertain. This mask's delicate symmetrical features, ornate hairstyle and smooth surface all create an image of calm and grace. (VJ) Provenance: Loudmer, Paris, 1976; Collection Dr. E. Hess, Basel; Private collection, Paris.
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