Magnificent - Mask - Kongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Magnifique, a 1 item masque from the Kongo culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a reproduction measuring 32 cm high, 22 cm wide and 9 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, dating from 2020 or later, provenance Collection privée, in excellent condition, sold without a stand.

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This mask was painted in a similar way. Although the mask has naturalistic features, it was meant to channel supernatural forces through the nganga during divination sessions. It was consulted to determine the causes of someone’s illness or misfortune. During the masked performances, the diviner sometimes entered a trance to communicate with the spirit world, and the spirits would then transmit recommendations to him.

This mask was painted in a similar way. Although the mask has naturalistic features, it was meant to channel supernatural forces through the nganga during divination sessions. It was consulted to determine the causes of someone’s illness or misfortune. During the masked performances, the diviner sometimes entered a trance to communicate with the spirit world, and the spirits would then transmit recommendations to him.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mask
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2020+
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Magnificent
Height
32 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
994
Objects sold
98.03%
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