Dance mask - Songye Luba - Congo
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Songye Luba wooden mask from Congo dating to 1930–1940, painted with pigments, 40 cm high and 17 cm wide, provenance: Belgian private collection, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, not sold with a stand, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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Very beautiful carved wooden Songye-Luba mask
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Custom-made pedestal available on request
See similar specimens in Kifwebe: A Century of Songye and Luba Masks, Francois Neyt - Editions 5 Continents
Pages 202 to 207, 270
Restored crest
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 carved wooden Songye-Luba mask
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Custom-made pedestal available on request
See similar specimens in Kifwebe: A Century of Songye and Luba Masks, Francois Neyt - Editions 5 Continents
Pages 202 to 207, 270
Restored crest
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
pigments, Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Songye Luba
Height
40 cm
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
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