Luba - DR Congo

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Wooden mask from the Luba people in the northeast Kasongo area, D.R. Congo, dating to the early 20th century, with a furred central-nose ridge, provenance to Padres Blancos missionaries and the Argiles Collection in Barcelona, height 50 cm, in good condition and original.

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In this mask, the extension of the nose in the form of a central ridge down to the edge of the forehead is made from furred animal skin, which is why it is a male mask. Given its shape and sculptural treatment, it may originate from the northeast of the Luba country, in the Kasongo area near the Lualaba River. In terms of its sculptural treatment, expressiveness and age, it is exceptional.

Provenance: White Fathers missionaries
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

In this mask, the extension of the nose in the form of a central ridge down to the edge of the forehead is made from furred animal skin, which is why it is a male mask. Given its shape and sculptural treatment, it may originate from the northeast of the Luba country, in the Kasongo area near the Lualaba River. In terms of its sculptural treatment, expressiveness and age, it is exceptional.

Provenance: White Fathers missionaries
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
11
Objects sold
Private

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