Salampasu Mask - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Masque Salampasu Mukinka in copper over wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a warrior mask with a fierce expression used in the Mungongo warrior society ritual, featuring copper lamellae with a fine patina, 35 cm high, 17 cm wide, 1114 g, in good condition and authentic.

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Salampasu Mukinka mask (copper)
Warrior mask with a striking aggressive expression. It is used in the ritual of the Mungongo warrior society.
A meticulous assembly of red copper lamellae.
Beautiful patina.
20th century.

Seller's Story

Gallery "artspremiers be" Richard Dams Graduate in history, Former professor of history, art history and aesthetics. Former cooperator in Congo (Zaire) (teacher of the course on the history of African civilizations, history of art and aesthetics). Collector since 1971. Seller since 2007.
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Salampasu Mukinka mask (copper)
Warrior mask with a striking aggressive expression. It is used in the ritual of the Mungongo warrior society.
A meticulous assembly of red copper lamellae.
Beautiful patina.
20th century.

Seller's Story

Gallery "artspremiers be" Richard Dams Graduate in history, Former professor of history, art history and aesthetics. Former cooperator in Congo (Zaire) (teacher of the course on the history of African civilizations, history of art and aesthetics). Collector since 1971. Seller since 2007.
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Details

Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Copper, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Salampasu Mask
Height
35 cm
Width
17 cm
Weight
1114 g
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
575
Objects sold
100%
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