A Superb Lega Hand-mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

of delicate proportions, with heart-shaped concave facial plane and diamond-shaped eyes, a vertical curved handle on the reverse; old labels on reverse ('d'arcy galleries' and '37'); exceptionally fine light honey brown patina with large amounts of kaolin on the surface.

Maurice Bonnefoy, Paris
Lucien Van de Velde, Antwerp
Pace Gallery, New York

excellent condition overall; minor chips on mouth; old mount with screws inserted in back of mask; exceptionally fine light honey brown patina with large amounts of kaolin on surface.
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