Mask - Yombe - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Discover this magnificent Yombe mask adorned with nails, a rare piece imbued with spirituality. Used by the Yombe people (Congo) in rituals of protection and justice, this mask embodies an impressive mystical force.

Each nail driven in symbolizes an invocation to the spirits, a request for power, or a pact sealed. Its intense expression and carved details attest to the ancestral craftsmanship of African artisans.

Origin: Congo
Materials: Wood,

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Discover this magnificent Yombe mask adorned with nails, a rare piece imbued with spirituality. Used by the Yombe people (Congo) in rituals of protection and justice, this mask embodies an impressive mystical force.

Each nail driven in symbolizes an invocation to the spirits, a request for power, or a pact sealed. Its intense expression and carved details attest to the ancestral craftsmanship of African artisans.

Origin: Congo
Materials: Wood,

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Yombe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
35 cm
Width
21 cm
Weight
8 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1239
Objects sold
98.79%
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