Dance mask - Lega - Congo

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

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Lega wooden mask from Congo dating to ca. 1930–1940, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, measuring 24 cm high by 14 cm wide, sold with a custom stand and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from a Belgian private collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Lega mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with custom-made 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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Very beautiful Lega mask carved in wood.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with custom-made 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
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Height
24 cm
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8299
Objects sold
97.74%
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