Dance mask - Songye Luba - Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 1,600 - € 1,800
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Congo-born Songye Luba wooden mask dating from ca. 1930–1940, carved in wood with pigments, 41 cm high by 19 cm wide, one item, in good condition with age-related wear, sold with a custom stand and includes a certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Songye-Luba mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Private collection Luxembourg.
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 202 to 207, 270

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-Luba mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Private collection Luxembourg.
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 202 to 207, 270

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 Luba
Height
41 cm
Width
19 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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