Masque Soko Mutu - Hemba - DR Congo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Hemba Soko Mutu mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, mid-20th century, from a private collection, 27 cm high, 1 cm wide, 1 cm deep, weighing 1 g, in excellent condition.

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I am offering you a superb collection of objects mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also from rarer origins such as Angola and Zambia, exclusively collected in the bush by a collector who traveled extensively across the country.

The selection I am offering here already provides a substantial overview of the cultural richness of the largest country in Africa.

Everyday objects, masks, figures, medicinal objects—these have been and still are opportunities for sculptors to showcase their unique millennia-old craftsmanship.

Each stylistic element responds elegantly to a ritual necessity.
Nothing in African art is purely aesthetic.

Please check below if the item can be combined with others. No recalculation of shipping costs after sale.
The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

I am offering you a superb collection of objects mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also from rarer origins such as Angola and Zambia, exclusively collected in the bush by a collector who traveled extensively across the country.

The selection I am offering here already provides a substantial overview of the cultural richness of the largest country in Africa.

Everyday objects, masks, figures, medicinal objects—these have been and still are opportunities for sculptors to showcase their unique millennia-old craftsmanship.

Each stylistic element responds elegantly to a ritual necessity.
Nothing in African art is purely aesthetic.

Please check below if the item can be combined with others. No recalculation of shipping costs after sale.
The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

Details

Indigenous object name
Masque Soko Mutu
Ethnic group/ culture
Hemba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
27 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
97.72%
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