Animal mask - Metoko - DR 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.

Estimate  € 430 - € 480
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Description from the seller

Superb Metoko anthropo-zoomorphic mask with long ridges on the face, as is customary in the artistic corpus of this ethnic group.

Beautiful patina. This type of mask was worn during complex initiation rites resembling those of the Lega.

Collected by a traveler in the bush of eastern Congo during a journey in which he went to observe the mountain gorillas at Virunga National Park.

Want to display this mask optimally in your home?
Opt for a high-end plinth to enhance this mask: contact me after the sale to learn more. Exclusive bases 100% Made In Belgium.

Superb Metoko anthropo-zoomorphic mask with long ridges on the face, as is customary in the artistic corpus of this ethnic group.

Beautiful patina. This type of mask was worn during complex initiation rites resembling those of the Lega.

Collected by a traveler in the bush of eastern Congo during a journey in which he went to observe the mountain gorillas at Virunga National Park.

Want to display this mask optimally in your home?
Opt for a high-end plinth to enhance this mask: contact me after the sale to learn more. Exclusive bases 100% Made In Belgium.

Details

Indigenous object name
Animal mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Metoko
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
26 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
978
Objects sold
97.55%
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