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

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Protection mask, a 30 cm high wooden Nkisi mask from the Kongo culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 2000–2010, weighing 1 kg, in good condition; one object, 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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Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Protective mask
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1 kg
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