Protective mask - Kongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Masque de protection, a wood mask of the Kongo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 2000–2010; dimensions 32 cm high, 27 cm wide, 12 cm deep, weight 1 kg, in good condition, provenance from a private collection, sold without a stand.

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These Bakongo masks

The external and symbolic image of the powers of priests or sorcerers, each nkisi carried an extremely powerful magical power.

These Bakongo masks

The external and symbolic image of the powers of priests or sorcerers, each nkisi carried an extremely powerful magical power.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Protective mask
Height
32 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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