African Doorway Triptych Oil on Canvas

African Doorway Triptych Oil on CanvasThis triptych was collected in the South Western Democratic Republic of Congo during the mid 1980's. This original and authentic Pende tribal art was used to designate the Cheif's home. Each figure was carved from a single piece of wood. Sold only as 3 piece set. Size: Male figure: 37 1 2" x 9" Female figure: 36 1 2" x 9" Mounted Mask: 34" x 9"

Charles was a frequent exhibitor with the Connecticut Water Color Society from 1939

Award winning and renowned Oregon artist Eliza Barchus (1857-1959)  Light restoration on upper left of painting professionally conserved less than 4 square inches

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Signed and dated 1982 17" x 19" x 8"  $900

It was worn during initiation of young men into adulthood

The New Britain Museum of American Art and the Provincetown Art Association & Museum among others

Johann Georg Bergmuller 1688-1762

DeCarlo shared an art studio with his brother

The mask is framed by cloth made by raffia fibers and the top of the head is covered with raffia cloth from which four prongs emerge

John George Brown is a well collected American Artist

private ownership through present

Massachusetts