Dance mask - Kela - Congo (No reserve price)

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Kela wooden mask from the Congo, dating to the 1950s–1960s, measuring 24 cm high by 17 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, from a private Belgian collection, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and with no stand included.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Kela carved wooden mask.
Provenance: from a Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Pedestal available on request

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Kela carved wooden mask.
Provenance: from a Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Pedestal available on request

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
pigments, Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Kela
Height
24 cm
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
8412
Objects sold
98.69%
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