Dance mask - Chokwe - Congo
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Chokwe wooden mask from Congo, dating to circa 1940–1950, with complete headdress, 16 cm wide and 22 cm high, made of wood, vegetal fibres, textile and metal; in good condition with minor age wear and stains, sold with a custom stand and certificate of authenticity from a private Belgian collection.
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Very beautiful Chokwe wooden mask carved with a full headdress.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made stand
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.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful Chokwe wooden mask carved with a full headdress.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made stand
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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Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
plant fibers, Metal, Textile, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Chokwe
Height
22 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1940-1950
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