Mask - Pygmy - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Mask from the forests of Congo, attributed to the Pygmée culture, origin République démocratique du Congo, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 19 cm (H) × 1 cm (W) × 1 cm (D), weight 1 g, in good condition.

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Congo forest mask, whose use remains to this day completely mysterious.

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Based in Belgium, our expert house for appraisal and sales specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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Congo forest mask, whose use remains to this day completely mysterious.

Overview of our expert house

Based in Belgium, our expert house for appraisal and sales specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.

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.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Pygmy
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
19 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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