Dance mask - Salampasu - Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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Salampasu mask from Congo, carved in wood with a feathered headdress, dating to 1930–1940, dimensions with headdress 65 x 16 cm, in good condition with age-related wear, provenance from a private Belgian collection, sold with a certificate of authenticity and a custom stand.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful and powerful Salampasu mask carved in wood with a feather headdress.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with custom-made base
Dimensions with cap: 65 x 16 cm

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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Beautiful and powerful Salampasu mask carved in wood with a feather headdress.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with custom-made base
Dimensions with cap: 65 x 16 cm

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 and feathers, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Salampasu
Height
35 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8265
Objects sold
98.47%
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