Wooden mask - Songye - DR Congo

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Masque en bois is a wooden mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, measuring 45 cm high, 28 cm wide and 20 cm deep, in good condition, authentic.

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Originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this wooden mask illustrates the art and spirituality of the Songye people, renowned for their powerful and expressive sculptures. Used in initiation, protection, or justice rituals, it embodies strength, authority, and connection with ancestral spirits. Carved with angular lines and pronounced reliefs, the mask reveals great technical mastery and an aesthetic that conveys the symbolic power of every detail. The material, carefully worked, highlights the volumes and textures characteristic of Songye art.

In a contemporary reading, this mask charms with its visual energy and the tension of its forms, giving it a striking sculptural presence. The dramatic expression and the graphic strength of the wood dialogue with contemporary design, transforming this ritual piece into a decorative object of timeless character. At the crossroads of tradition and aesthetics, this mask integrates perfectly into a contemporary interior, bringing power and symbolic dimension.

Originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this wooden mask illustrates the art and spirituality of the Songye people, renowned for their powerful and expressive sculptures. Used in initiation, protection, or justice rituals, it embodies strength, authority, and connection with ancestral spirits. Carved with angular lines and pronounced reliefs, the mask reveals great technical mastery and an aesthetic that conveys the symbolic power of every detail. The material, carefully worked, highlights the volumes and textures characteristic of Songye art.

In a contemporary reading, this mask charms with its visual energy and the tension of its forms, giving it a striking sculptural presence. The dramatic expression and the graphic strength of the wood dialogue with contemporary design, transforming this ritual piece into a decorative object of timeless character. At the crossroads of tradition and aesthetics, this mask integrates perfectly into a contemporary interior, bringing power and symbolic dimension.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Wooden mask
Height
45 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
20 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
7747
Objects sold
95.1%
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