Rare Antique KOTA OBAMBA Passport Mask - former French CONGO - late 1800

Description

Extremely Rare Antique Passport Mask from the KOTA OBAMBA People
ex. French CONGO (GABON) - late 1800
- made of buffalo bone ; very expressive ; deep dark tribal patina ; used : old cracks and chips (cf. pictures) ;
wooden display stand included ;
- height : 15.8 cm x 7.9 cm x 3.6 cm (approx. 6.22 in.)
weight : 123 grs ;
-  provenance : French family collection (FR - Paris) ; transmitted by inheritance.