Exceptional mask - Basikasiongo Bembe - DR Congo

h54 cm with base
Ex collection coloniale belge - reported in the 1950s

The Basikasingo mask, originating from the peoples of the Kasaï region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a centerpiece of African ritual art. This mask, often carved from wood and adorned with geometric motifs or colorful pigments, embodies ancestral spirits and the forces of nature.
Used during initiation ceremonies, funerals, or community celebrations, the Basikasingo plays a central role in mediating between the living and the invisible world. It symbolizes wisdom, protection and the continuity of traditions, while serving as a vehicle for transmitting social and spiritual values.
Through its expressive aesthetics and symbolic charge, this mask testifies to the cultural depth of Congolese societies, where art, the sacred, and daily life intertwine to celebrate collective identity.

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Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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