Mask - Yombe - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Masque by the Yombe culture from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, carved wood with nails, dimensions 20 cm by 30 cm, weight 8 kg, in excellent condition, sold without a stand.
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Discover this magnificent Yombe mask adorned with nails, a rare piece imbued with spirituality. Used by the Yombe people (Congo) in rituals of protection and justice, this mask embodies an impressive mystical power.
Each hammered nail symbolizes an invocation to spirits, a request for power, or a sealed pact. Its intense expression and carved details testify to the ancestral craftsmanship of African artisans.
Origin: Congo
Materials: Wood,
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateDiscover this magnificent Yombe mask adorned with nails, a rare piece imbued with spirituality. Used by the Yombe people (Congo) in rituals of protection and justice, this mask embodies an impressive mystical power.
Each hammered nail symbolizes an invocation to spirits, a request for power, or a sealed pact. Its intense expression and carved details testify to the ancestral craftsmanship of African artisans.
Origin: Congo
Materials: Wood,
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Yombe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Weight
8 kg
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