Mask - Songye - 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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Songye wooden mask from Congo, with pigments on wood, dating to 1930–1950, 37 cm high by 16 cm wide, sold with a custom stand and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity; provenance: private Belgian collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Songye mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made stand
See similar copies in Kifwebe: A century of Songye and Luba masks, Francois Neyt - editions 5 Continents
Pages 111, 176, 178, 179

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Songye mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made stand
See similar copies in Kifwebe: A century of Songye and Luba masks, Francois Neyt - editions 5 Continents
Pages 111, 176, 178, 179

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
pigments, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Height
37 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
8183
Objects sold
98.72%
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