Lélé - Africa / Belgian 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.

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Lélé, a wooden mask from Congo Belge, Bashilélé/Kuba culture, dating to the early 20th century, 30 cm high by 19 cm wide, authentic original in good condition, from a private collection.

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CongoBelge / Lélé / Authentic Piece

Very old Lélé mask, Bashilélé, a sub-group of Kuba culture. Belgian Congo.

Face with almond-shaped, half-closed eyes and incised geometric decorations
Hard wood.
Old honey and brown patina, traces of natural pigments, cracked with indigenous restorations made with plant-fiber staples
Pedestal.
Late 19th century, early 20th century.

Authentic piece used in tribal practice.

Provenance / Personal collection assembled over more than thirty years.

CongoBelge / Lélé / Authentic Piece

Very old Lélé mask, Bashilélé, a sub-group of Kuba culture. Belgian Congo.

Face with almond-shaped, half-closed eyes and incised geometric decorations
Hard wood.
Old honey and brown patina, traces of natural pigments, cracked with indigenous restorations made with plant-fiber staples
Pedestal.
Late 19th century, early 20th century.

Authentic piece used in tribal practice.

Provenance / Personal collection assembled over more than thirty years.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Africa / Belgian Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Lélé
Height
30 cm
Width
19 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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