Protective mask - Kongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Single wooden mask titled 'Masque de protection' from the Kongo culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating 2000–2010, measuring 34 cm high, 22 cm wide and 12 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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These Bakongo masks

External image and symbolic representation of the powers of the priest or sorcerer; each nkisi bore an extremely powerful magical power.

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These Bakongo masks

External image and symbolic representation of the powers of the priest or sorcerer; each nkisi bore an extremely powerful magical power.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Kongo

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Period

2000-2010

Material

Wood

Sold with stand

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Protective mask

Height

34 cm

Width

22 cm

Depth

12 cm

Weight

1 kg

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