Mask - Let's go. - DR Congo
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Wooden Yela mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo (late 20th century), titled Masque, measuring 28 cm high, 20 cm wide and 5 cm deep, in good condition.
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Wooden mask - Yela - DRC
Yela wooden mask carved, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Masks of the Yela people occupied an important place in traditional ceremonies, social rites and symbolic practices related to community life. This piece illustrates the know-how of Yela sculptors through a balanced composition, expressive features and a strong visual presence. The woodwork highlights harmonious volumes and a stylized facial construction, bearing witness to the cultural and symbolic significance of these objects in their original context.
The wood surface shows an aged patina as well as natural signs of use that reinforce the object's antique character. By the power of its expression, the sobriety of its lines and its visual impact, this mask also finds its place in a contemporary interior, where it becomes a remarkable decorative piece, appreciated for its sculptural character and its understated aesthetics.
Wooden mask - Yela - DRC
Yela wooden mask carved, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Masks of the Yela people occupied an important place in traditional ceremonies, social rites and symbolic practices related to community life. This piece illustrates the know-how of Yela sculptors through a balanced composition, expressive features and a strong visual presence. The woodwork highlights harmonious volumes and a stylized facial construction, bearing witness to the cultural and symbolic significance of these objects in their original context.
The wood surface shows an aged patina as well as natural signs of use that reinforce the object's antique character. By the power of its expression, the sobriety of its lines and its visual impact, this mask also finds its place in a contemporary interior, where it becomes a remarkable decorative piece, appreciated for its sculptural character and its understated aesthetics.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Let's go.
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
28 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
5 cm
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