Dance mask - Pende - Congo

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

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Pende Kipoko mask carved in wood with pigments from Congo, dating ca. 1930–1940, 33 cm high and 34 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, from a private Belgian collection and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

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Very beautiful Pende Kipoko mask carved in wood.
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 Pende Kipoko mask carved in wood.
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
pigments, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Height
33 cm
Indigenous object name
Kipoko
Width
34 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8299
Objects sold
98%
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