Mask (with Provenance) - Ngbaka. Ubangi - DR Congo
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Mask (with Provenance), a mid‑20th‑century Ngbaka Ubangi wooden mask from the DR Congo, 25 cm high by 22 cm wide by 15 cm deep, 800 g, original and in good condition, provenance from an auction house.
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Ex Zemanek-Münster, lot 187, Auction 101
Provenance: Justin Barthels (Maastricht, NL)
Great African light wooden mask form the NGBAKA tribe of Zaire. These kind of masks are worn during initiation ceremonies. The mask has an oval and a concave face with an elongated triangular nose. Situated in the northwest, the Ngbaka used masks within the scope of the initiation and circumcision rituals, called gaza: “that which gives strength”.
Masks in the Uele and Ubangi regions are very rare,
The powerful mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Ex Zemanek-Münster, lot 187, Auction 101
Provenance: Justin Barthels (Maastricht, NL)
Great African light wooden mask form the NGBAKA tribe of Zaire. These kind of masks are worn during initiation ceremonies. The mask has an oval and a concave face with an elongated triangular nose. Situated in the northwest, the Ngbaka used masks within the scope of the initiation and circumcision rituals, called gaza: “that which gives strength”.
Masks in the Uele and Ubangi regions are very rare,
The powerful mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Ngbaka. Ubangi
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask (with Provenance)
Height
25 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
800 g
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
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