Mask - Congo
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Hemba mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a wooden sculpture about 20 cm high, dated to 1970–1980, from a private collection with a smooth patina and serene facial features in good age-related condition.
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Description (Français)
This facial mask bears witness to the sculptural refinement of the Hemba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The work is distinguished by an elegant sobriety and a balance of form characteristic of the great masters of this region. The face, with its peaceful features, is enhanced by a superb smooth and silky patina, whose depth reveals meticulous care and prolonged ritual handling. The delicately traced brow ridges and the finesse of the mouth confer to the whole an expression of nobility and serenity. It is a piece of great aesthetic purity, illustrating perfectly the quest for formal perfection of Hemba sculptors.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a testament to the sculptural refinement of the Hemba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The work is distinguished by an elegant sobriety and a balance of form characteristic of the great masters of this region. The face, with its peaceful features, is enhanced by a lovely smooth, silky patina, whose depth reveals meticulous care and prolonged ritual handling. The delicately traced brow ridges and the finesse of the mouth lend the whole an expression of nobility and serenity. It is a piece of great aesthetic purity, perfectly illustrating the quest for formal perfection by Hemba carvers.
Provenance & Services
Collection : This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expédition : The object will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a worry-free reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, African Art, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Hemba, Mask, Masque, Congo.
Description (Français)
This facial mask bears witness to the sculptural refinement of the Hemba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The work is distinguished by an elegant sobriety and a balance of form characteristic of the great masters of this region. The face, with its peaceful features, is enhanced by a superb smooth and silky patina, whose depth reveals meticulous care and prolonged ritual handling. The delicately traced brow ridges and the finesse of the mouth confer to the whole an expression of nobility and serenity. It is a piece of great aesthetic purity, illustrating perfectly the quest for formal perfection of Hemba sculptors.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a testament to the sculptural refinement of the Hemba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The work is distinguished by an elegant sobriety and a balance of form characteristic of the great masters of this region. The face, with its peaceful features, is enhanced by a lovely smooth, silky patina, whose depth reveals meticulous care and prolonged ritual handling. The delicately traced brow ridges and the finesse of the mouth lend the whole an expression of nobility and serenity. It is a piece of great aesthetic purity, perfectly illustrating the quest for formal perfection by Hemba carvers.
Provenance & Services
Collection : This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expédition : The object will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a worry-free reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, African Art, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Hemba, Mask, Masque, Congo.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Indigenous object name
Hemba mask - African art - African art
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1970-1980
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