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This African mask is considered to be at least 70 years old and it might have been made in the 19th century. If you are interested to determine a more exact age a specialist must be consulted. According to information from Antique dealers and collectors of masks: a mask older than at least 50 years is interesting for collectors outside Africa. In African culture age is of less importance. This mask for sale is showing signs of wear and therefore it is possible that it has once been used in African tribal culture. -See pictures on the back of the mask, carvation and marks/wear on detail pictures. Gallery JT LTD has no other specific information available for this particular artifact. However whatever its specific origin, this mask is a very fine painted piece that would grace any collection or sophisticated domestic setting. The hereby given desription about african masks is general cultural information about african masks, their meaning and usage. All art depicting in Africa has always had a religious or a social meaning and religious art is concerned to be mans medium to establish contact with higher power and ancestors.
Generally about African masks African masks are often intimately associated with different rituals performed by men\'s societies. African masks have been traced back to paleolithic times and they were used by dancers that often represented a spirit. African masks and replicas can be viewed in art galleries and also in museums in many countries in the world. AFRICAN MASKS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE SOME OF THE BEST CREATIONS OF ART EVER MADE!
Art daily reports: Masterpiesces of African art including masks on view this summer 2009 at Metropolitan Museum in New York N.Y. from extensive holdings of the Barbier Mueller Museum founded in the 1920s in Geneva. This is one of Europes preeminent private collections of non-Western art!
Masks around the world Masks are also being used in other parts of the world such as for instance South America Guatemala(ceremonial use) and Australia. According to some official dealers information masks have also been found in Europe. © GALLERY JT AB Gallery JT LTD does not allow copying of images and text or in line linking to images: -See information about copyrights! -See terms of use for this web site.
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