Dance mask - Bakongo - Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Bakongo wooden mask from Congo, circa 1930–1940, 30 cm high by 17 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear, from a Belgian private collection, sold with a custom stand and certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Bakongo wooden mask
From a private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom pedestal

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 Bakongo wooden mask
From a private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom pedestal

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
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Bakongo
Height
30 cm
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8448
Objects sold
98.66%
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