Mask - Yaka - 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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Yaka wooden mask with a full headdress from Congo, dating to the 1930s–1940s, made of wood with vegetal fibres and pigments, 50 cm high and 30 cm wide (with headdress 70 x 40 cm), provenance Belgian private collection, sold with stand and certificate of authenticity, in good condition with age-related wear.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful large Yaka mask carved in wood with a full headdress
Provenance: private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Dimensions with headdress: 70 x 40 cm

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 large Yaka mask carved in wood with a full headdress
Provenance: private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Dimensions with headdress: 70 x 40 cm

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
50 cm
Width
30 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
8302
Objects sold
98.49%
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