Dance mask - Yaka - Congo (No reserve price)
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Yaka wooden mask from Congo with a full headdress, carved from wood, dimensions with the headdress 70 × 40 cm, provenance Belgian private collection, condition good with age-related wear and stains, not sold with a stand, certificate of authenticity provided.
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Very beautiful large Yaka wooden carved mask with a full headdress
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Dimensions with headdress: 70 x 40 cm
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Stand available on request
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 large Yaka wooden carved mask with a full headdress
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Dimensions with headdress: 70 x 40 cm
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Stand available on request
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
plant fibers and pigments, Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Yaka
Height
50 cm
Width
30 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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