Bidspirit auction | Dignitary Mask, Lulua/Benalulua, Zaire

Dignitary Mask, Lulua/Benalulua, Zaire - 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. DIMENSIONS: 17.5”H x 8.5”W x 6.5”D PROVENANCE: Private collection. CONDITION: Good condition with minor abrasions. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/veHznHGe4bM NOTE: This lot may be subject to a confidential reserve sale price.