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** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine pair of hand-carved wooden maskettes, each depicting abstract anthropomorphic faces. The ovoid faces present with slit-form eyes, slender noses with prominent nasal ridges, and petite mouths, all surrounded by several peripheral perforations. The first mask bears heavy white pigment surrounded by the natural wood color, and the second mask exhibits a yellow-white face surrounded by dark brown pigment. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 5.95" W x 3" H (15.1 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000

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#169196

  • Condition: Both pieces have minor abrasions, fading to pigment on obverse, and minor inactive insect damage, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout. Both have grass straps on the versos for display purposes.

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