Dance mask - Chokwe - Congo

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€ 200
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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 2,800 - € 3,100
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FRBidder 3459
€200
GRBidder 2829
€38
BEBidder 6585
€33

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Chokwe wooden mask with rare complete coiffure, in wood with plant fibres and textile, 15 cm wide by 27 cm high, dating to ca. 1930–1950, origin Congo, provenance French private collection, sold with a custom wooden stand and certificate of authenticity, in good condition with minor wear and age-related stains.

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Superb Chokwe carved wooden mask with a rare complete headdress.
French private provenance collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made wooden base.


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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Superb Chokwe carved wooden mask with a rare complete headdress.
French private provenance collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made wooden base.


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
plant fibers, Textile, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Height
27 cm
Width
15 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
8265
Objects sold
98.47%
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