Here is an interesting article by Sidney Kasfir dealing with the problematic term 'authenticity' in the context of African art. ...
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john
johnhf1947
Jan 1, 2013 3:07 pm
Well- an interesting little film but it does suggest that honesty does not exist in the tribal art world, or not as an ordinary person might understand it....
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ironjpa
Jan 2, 2013 3:28 am
This mask is very similar to a Ogani mask on page 50 in " African Masks of the Barbier-Mueller Collection". It is a small mask with a shiny black finish but no...
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ironjpa
Jan 2, 2013 3:28 am
I found a photo on Google that has most of the earmarks of my mask. Can anyone confirm this? The first two photos posted are of my mask. The last one is for...
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ironjpa
Jan 2, 2013 3:29 am
Can anyone help to identify this mask or point me in the right direction? Thanks,, Joe Photo posted at ...
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ironjpa
Jan 2, 2013 3:29 am
It is New Years day and I am hoping to solve a couple mysteries this year. Can anyone help to identify this mask ? I have had no luck. Thanks, Joe photo's at ...
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Beth Peart
beepeawee1...
Jan 2, 2013 4:21 pm
My guess would be Luba. ONÍSÙÚRÙ NI YÍÒ JOGÚN AYÉ The patient person shall inherit the earth ________________________________ From: ironjpa...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jan 2, 2013 5:03 pm
The style most likely originates among Congolese masking traditions of West Kasai region. I would compare with Lwalu, Bindji/Mbagani, Kambulu and even Kete...
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stephen.ellmann
Jan 2, 2013 5:04 pm
Another source telling a story like that of this film is a short, good book by Christopher Steiner called "African Art in Transit" (Cambridge University Press...
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josephtaylorartist
josephtaylor...
Jan 4, 2013 3:27 am
Does anyone know of a method to determine if beads are amber or imitation?...
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Armin
toguna2002
Jan 6, 2013 8:02 pm
maybe this is a helpful link: http://www.ambergallery.com/Is_it_real_amber_/is_it_real_amber_.html sincerely Armin...
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ironjpa
Jan 8, 2013 3:49 am
Can anyone help to identify this figure? Maybe point me in the right direction to search. Thanks Joe photos at ...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Jan 8, 2013 3:51 am
Try comparing with statuary attributed to the Liberian Bassa. Lee...
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Karl - Suzy Norton
exquisite_af...
Jan 9, 2013 8:42 pm
Hi, this does look like it has mostly Bassa features but the breasts don't look quite right. Hope this helps Karl ________________________________ From:...
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Lawrence
lawrence_owens
Jan 9, 2013 8:51 pm
Bassa There's a similar one on the Barakat Gallery website...
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Joseph Anderson
ironjpa
Jan 12, 2013 4:23 am
Thank you all for your help. It may not be quite what I thought it was but I learned a bit more about paying attention to all the details. Thanks again Joe...
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ironjpa
Jan 12, 2013 4:24 am
I have another mask that i am having trouble categorizing. Can any one point me in the right direction? Thanks. Joe Photos at ...
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* John Fagalde
john_fagalde
Jan 12, 2013 4:24 am
Hi Joe, Yes, probably Bassa?, Dan? from Liberia. Best wishes, John My West African Tribal Art Blog...
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Monroe, John W [HIST]
jwmonroe29
Jan 12, 2013 8:35 pm
It looks to me like a mash-up of Nigerian and Ivoirian styles. The eyes and overall shape are reminiscent of Ogoni masks, the under-eye scarification is...
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stephen.ellmann
Jan 13, 2013 5:58 pm
Some of you may already have seen the NY Metropolitan Museum's exhibit on "African Art, New York and the Avant-Garde." It's a small but very interesting...
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Ed Jones
bucit
Jan 14, 2013 2:25 am
"Market art", or art exported to Europe and western regions has been carved in Gabon, through-out the Congo and various other African countries since the 18th...
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Beth Peart
beepeawee1...
Jan 14, 2013 2:25 am
The unidentified masks you've posted look like ones I have seen with S Asian Origins. ONÍSÙÚRÙ NI YÍÒ JOGÚN AYÉ The patient person shall inherit the...
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Jeff Spurr
kalimantan3
Jan 14, 2013 2:25 am
Dear Steve et al, I have not had an opportunity to see the Met exhibit, although I hope to. Your comment prompts a couple thoughts. Ninety years ago many ...
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Herbert Moore
herb9154
Jan 14, 2013 4:28 am
Hi Ed, Thought I'd drop in and see what's new with my old pals in the African art group and, low and behold, the first post I read is from you, pontificating...
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Ed Jones
bucit
Jan 14, 2013 5:34 am
Welcome back Herb, Recomendation: This time, (as with any other), read and comprehend the posts carefully and not with cajolery or anything else. You...
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lucasanart
Jan 15, 2013 4:40 pm
Hi all, Can you give me information about this sculpture? I recently acquired this sculpture Mumuye of 1.15 meters. It seems like a rare sculpture because it...
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dleidie
Jan 15, 2013 4:42 pm
Hello, i have a shoulder mask , and i would like to know if it is made for tourists or not. I googled for these shoulder masks, and i only found masks wich in...
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Monroe, John W [HIST]
jwmonroe29
Jan 15, 2013 5:53 pm
Hi -- Your mask was probably made for tourists. The examples made for in-culture use are much more finely made. Also, it's too small to function as a...
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Mon Bakota
monbakota
Jan 15, 2013 5:54 pm
Your Mumuye seems like Chamba statue. the face is chamba but the rest of the body is mumuye. MArtine ... De: lucasanart <lucasanart@...> Objet:...
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Mon Bakota
monbakota
Jan 15, 2013 5:54 pm
Your Baga mask is recent and made only for the tourist. If you agree I can send you the picture of and original baga mask wich is already use for traditional...
