Mask - Luba - DR Congo

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Mask, a late 20th‑century Luba wooden and raphia mask from DR Congo, 30 × 30 × 15 cm, in good condition, from a former private collection in Germany.

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Luba masks are rare and are primarily found in the eastern Luba kingdoms. dome masks are very similar to the Kifwebe mask used by the Songye, although they display more rounded features.
[Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal Arts of Africa, p.156]
Good condition with the entire face covered in patterns of geometric grooves that are uniquely characteristic of these masks.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Luba masks are rare and are primarily found in the eastern Luba kingdoms. dome masks are very similar to the Kifwebe mask used by the Songye, although they display more rounded features.
[Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal Arts of Africa, p.156]
Good condition with the entire face covered in patterns of geometric grooves that are uniquely characteristic of these masks.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Raphia, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
800 g
Provenance
Private collection
The NetherlandsVerified
11501
Objects sold
100%
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