Mask Kidumu - Teke Tsaye - DR Congo

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Masque Kidumu, a Teke Tsaye mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance Collection privée, 30 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, in excellent condition.

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The Teke Tsaye of the Democratic Republic of Congo are known for their geometric masks linked to initiation societies and rites of mediation with spirits. The Kidumu mask, recognizable by its circular shape and natural pigments, was used during community ceremonies, ritual dances, and celebrations of spiritual power. It symbolized the balance between the visible and invisible worlds, ensuring protection, social cohesion, and the transmission of ancestral traditions.

Rare mask from a private Belgian collection.

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Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales firm specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly support liquidations, inheritances, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales 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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The Teke Tsaye of the Democratic Republic of Congo are known for their geometric masks linked to initiation societies and rites of mediation with spirits. The Kidumu mask, recognizable by its circular shape and natural pigments, was used during community ceremonies, ritual dances, and celebrations of spiritual power. It symbolized the balance between the visible and invisible worlds, ensuring protection, social cohesion, and the transmission of ancestral traditions.

Rare mask from a private Belgian collection.

Overview of our expert house

Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales firm specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate close to 100%.

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

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

All of our collections are visible year-round at specialized fairs and exhibitions, but also through the online catalog of our gallery Héritage Galerie:
https://art-africain-traditionnel.com/en/

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 Kidumu
Ethnic group/ culture
Teke Tsaye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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