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

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Protection mask titled “Masque de protection” from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of the Kongo culture, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, period 2000–2010, carved in wood, 32 × 18 × 16 cm, weight 1 kg, authentic replica, without 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
32 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Licensed replica
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