Dance mask - Chokwe - Congo

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€ 250
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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 2,800 - € 3,100
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Chokwe wooden mask from Congo with a rare complete headdress, provenance: private French collection, dating to the 1930s–1950s, 15 cm wide by 27 cm high, in good condition with age-related wear, sold with a custom wooden stand and certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Superb Chokwe wooden mask carved in wood with a rare complete headdress
From a French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made wooden pedestal

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 wooden mask carved in wood with a rare complete headdress
From a French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made wooden pedestal

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
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Objects sold
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