NDAKA Mask - I started. - I did - DR Congo
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Ndaka mask NDAKA, carved from wood, originating from the Ndaka culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and dating to the mid-20th century, it weighs 1 kg and measures 42 × 26 × 16 cm, with original/officiel authenticity and provenance to Collection Française (Mr Jean Louis VIOT) with a certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels), and it was used in ceremonies with the original headdress, sold without a display stand.
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Mask NDAKA
Used during ceremonies with original headdress
sold without display base,
French Collection (Mr 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.
Translated by Google TranslateMask NDAKA
Used during ceremonies with original headdress
sold without display base,
French Collection (Mr 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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Indigenous object name
I started.
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
I did
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
NDAKA Mask
Height
42 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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