Mask - Mbagani - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Mask from the Mbagani tribe in DR Congo, carved in wood and measuring 38 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 15 cm deep (weight 1 kg), dating to 2000–2010, in good condition and without a stand, with white kaolien around the eyes.

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Fine face mask from Mbagani tribe DR Congo. Made out of wood and beautifully covered with phembe (white kaoliën) around the eyes.
This type of mask were worn during the initiation proces.
Flat face masks are worn, showing typically enlarged concave orbits and bulging coffee-bean eyes. Made out of wood and beautifully covered with white kaoliën around the eyes. Overall good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up at the our gallery in Vessem (NL).

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Fine face mask from Mbagani tribe DR Congo. Made out of wood and beautifully covered with phembe (white kaoliën) around the eyes.
This type of mask were worn during the initiation proces.
Flat face masks are worn, showing typically enlarged concave orbits and bulging coffee-bean eyes. Made out of wood and beautifully covered with white kaoliën around the eyes. Overall good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up at the our gallery in Vessem (NL).

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Mbagani
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
38 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
1000 g
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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