Mask - Igala - Nigeria

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

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

Estimate  € 350 - € 400
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Description from the seller

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.

Subject to availability, the possibility of obtaining a premium stand as an additional option to enhance this mask.
Contact me after the sale.

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.

Subject to availability, the possibility of obtaining a premium stand as an additional option to enhance this mask.
Contact me after the sale.

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
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Igala
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
42 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
842
Objects sold
97.76%
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