Bidspirit auction | Galoa Gabon Style Okukwe Mask

Galoa Gabon Style Okukwe Mask - Item/Description: Decorative hand carved dramatic Galoa Gabon style mask. The Galoa people of western Gabon were hunters before turning to agriculture and fishing. Masks of this genre , known as okukwe, were made for ceremonies, rites of passage, funerals and initiation rituals. Believed to disperse ‘evil powers and spirits’. Painted white with red/ black striations. The central, vertical arrangement of black or dark brown colored, divided triangles on the kaolin white mask face are typical of this style of ‘okukwe mask’. (African mask, Galoa, Gabon, Ceremonial, Spirits, Afterlife). Material: Wood, paint Dimensions: Length: 11 3/4”; Width: 10”; Depth: 5 3/4” Condition: Surface use, age and wear. Age: 20th Century Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate Shipping: $35 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.