African Tribal Art: Lulua/Benalulua People, Zaire: Dignitary Mask, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood, detailed with dark stain, the designs heightened with kaolin white pigment, with traces of blue pigment on the headdress. The handle and raised areas show a fine patina from use.

The face surface is decorated with raised Tribal scarifications. At top of head a large flat headdress with graphic linear decoration indicates that the mask depicts a tribal dignitary. The rare handle below allows the mask to be held while danced.

Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York

Dimensions: 17.5"H x 8.5"W x 6.5"D Good condition with minor abrasions. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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