Mask - Congo
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Rare Songye mask carved from a calabash, Congo, provenance from a French private collection, sold with a custom metal display stand and certificate of authenticity, dating approximately 1930 to 1950.
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful and rare small Songye mask carved from a calabash gourd
Provenance: French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made metal base
Piece with collection reference number (see photos)
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful and rare small Songye mask carved from a calabash gourd
Provenance: French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made metal base
Piece with collection reference number (see photos)
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
calabash
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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