Dance mask - Chokwe - Congo

09
days
05
hours
21
minutes
10
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Dimitri André
Expert
Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 500 - € 550
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 127342 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Chokwe wooden mask with a complete headdress from the Congo, dating to circa 1940–1950, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, sold with a custom stand and certificate of authenticity.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Very beautiful Chokwe carved wooden mask with a complete headdress.
Belgian private provenance collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made stand


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.
Translated by Google Translate

Very beautiful Chokwe carved wooden mask with a complete headdress.
Belgian private provenance collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made stand


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.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
plant fibers, Metal, Textile, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Height
22 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
8299
Objects sold
97.74%
pro

Similar objects

For you in

African & Tribal Art