west-africa-dogon-kanaga-mask
Lot 1097
West Africa, Dogon Kanaga Mask
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Carved wood, plank for with beak face and two crossbars; allover white paint with blue accents.

39 x 22 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.

Wear and weathering to surfaces with attendant paint losses; top crossbar attached with non-conforming cord.