Mask - Yaka - Congo

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

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Yaka wooden mask with a complete headdress from Congo, carved in bois with vegetal fibres and pigments, 45 cm high by 30 cm wide, dating to 1930–1940, from a Belgian private collection, sold with a certificate of authenticity, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains.

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Very beautiful Yaka mask carved in wood with a full headdress.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.

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 Yaka mask carved in wood with a full headdress.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.

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 and pigments, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Yaka
Height
45 cm
Width
30 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8299
Objects sold
98%
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