Mask idimu. La Californie, Cannes 1964.

This carved wooden Idimu mask was photographed at La Californie, Cannes, in 1964. It presents a calm, contemplative expression, with almond-shaped eyes narrowed to slits beneath heavy lids. The polished, reddish-brown face is adorned with patterns of small, incised dots and a V-shaped marking on the forehead. Set against a boldly patterned textile, the mask is dramatically lit, creating deep shadows that emphasize its sculptural form and texture.

Artworks:

Mask idimu Lega. Stepan:100. Lost towards the end of the exhibition "Arts primitifs dans les ateliers d'artistes", Musée de l'Homme, Paris 1967. Was on the cover of the catalog of this exhibition. (Stepan, p. 144)

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