Mask - Bakongo - DR Congo

Bakongo Mask – Democratic Republic of the Congo
The authenticity of origins, a first step toward a great collection.

This ancient Bakongo mask captivates with its sober yet profoundly authentic presence. Sculpted in dense wood, it presents a face with pronounced volumes, structured by a powerful nose, half-closed eyelids, and a slightly open mouth, giving the whole a expression that is both grave and inward-looking. The surface reveals an old patina, marked by time and use, with areas of wear, abrasion, and browning that attest to a real ritual life.
Far from decorative research, this mask embodies the very essence of Kongo art: symbolic efficacy, spiritual power, and formal legibility. Traces of antiquity enhance its appeal, making it a sincere and accessible piece, ideal for a collector eager to approach the beginnings of a serious collection, based on genuine objects, bearing meaning and history.

Introduction to our expertise firm

Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is designed to be rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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