Small CHOKWE hut mask. - DR Congo

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Petit masque de case CHOKWE, a CHOKWE mask in bois-kaolin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: CHOKWE
- Material: Wood - Kaolin
- Dimensions (in mm): 177x188x123
- Weight (in grams): 216
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Patina and heavy crust. The wood is slightly cracked along the lower lip.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: CHOKWE
- Material: Wood - Kaolin
- Dimensions (in mm): 177x188x123
- Weight (in grams): 216
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Patina and heavy crust. The wood is slightly cracked along the lower lip.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood - Kaolin
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Small CHOKWE hut mask.
Height
17.7 cm
Width
12.3 cm
Depth
18.8 cm
Weight
216 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
185
Objects sold
100%
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