Mask - Ndaaka - DR Congo

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

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Masque of the Ndaaka people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, from a private collection, measuring 23 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weighing 1 g and in excellent condition.

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A superb mask collected in the field by a collector who has traveled the length and breadth of the country.

This object offers a glimpse into the remarkable cultural richness of the largest country in Africa. Every ordinary object—masks, figures, medicinal objects—was, and today still is, an opportunity for sculptors to display their unique millennia-old craftsmanship.

Each stylistic element responds with elegance to a ritual necessity. Thus, nothing in African art is purely aesthetic.

The item will be perfectly packaged and protected. The shipment will be handled by Bpost – tracking number.

A superb mask collected in the field by a collector who has traveled the length and breadth of the country.

This object offers a glimpse into the remarkable cultural richness of the largest country in Africa. Every ordinary object—masks, figures, medicinal objects—was, and today still is, an opportunity for sculptors to display their unique millennia-old craftsmanship.

Each stylistic element responds with elegance to a ritual necessity. Thus, nothing in African art is purely aesthetic.

The item will be perfectly packaged and protected. The shipment will be handled by Bpost – tracking number.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Ndaaka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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