Mask Mbaka - M'Baka - DR Congo

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Masque Mbaka, a wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo of the M'Baka culture, with provenance from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Mbaka sculpture
Wooden mask, very light
Mid 20th century
Democratic Republic of the Congo
ex collection: Dominique B.
Current collection: Jean Louis Viot
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Very beautiful Mbaka sculpture
Wooden mask, very light
Mid 20th century
Democratic Republic of the Congo
ex collection: Dominique B.
Current collection: Jean Louis Viot
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
M'Baka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask Mbaka
Height
33 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
0.6 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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