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Very Rare Carved Wood Mask from Brazil, Kamayur people, Rio Xingu, Amazon Jungle

$4,950
£3,815.53
€4,564.17
CA$7,198.64
A$7,421.24
CHF 4,216.69
MX$93,939.40
NOK 48,287
SEK 50,586.61
DKK 34,119.96

About the Item

A very rare flat carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Kamayurá people who live in Upper Xingu River Basin, Mato Grosso, Brazil, deep in the Amazon jungle. Made of carved hard wood and painted with black natural pigments, remnants of raffia at bottom edge. Decorated with a black pigment geometric split design. Created by a small group of villages in the Indian reservation of Xingu Indian Park in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The people were not contacted until the late 19th century and remain largely unacculturated. In very good condition, with small chips wear and polish from use. Nice traditional adze and carving marks to hollow out the back side. With a wire attached to back, ready to hang on the wall. 18 inches long, mid 20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. In very good condition, with small chips, wear, stains and some polish from use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM46391stDibs: LU1778251858502

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