Rare asque - Kuba - DR Congo
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Rare asque mask of Kuba origin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 27 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weighing 1 g, in excellent condition, provenance: private collection.
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Want to present this mask optimally in your interior? Choose a premium pedestal to showcase this mask: contact me after the sale to learn more. Exclusive pedestals 100% Made In Belgium.
Stunning mask that has preserved its polychromy with numerous Kuba art motifs.
Formerly part of a Belgian colonial collection.
Overview of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales office specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, estates and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking (tracking).
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Want to present this mask optimally in your interior? Choose a premium pedestal to showcase this mask: contact me after the sale to learn more. Exclusive pedestals 100% Made In Belgium.
Stunning mask that has preserved its polychromy with numerous Kuba art motifs.
Formerly part of a Belgian colonial collection.
Overview of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales office specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, estates and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking (tracking).
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Rare asque
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
27 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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