Congo, likely 1970s, carved wood and pigment, striated predominately in white with features accented in black and red.

16 x 11 in.

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Striated masks are used by figures of authority to wield influence by the use of nefarious magic.

Wear to pigment at high points; scrape to left ear,