Teké mask - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Masque teké, a wooden mask from the Bateke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, mounted on a black display stand and measuring 25 cm in width, in good condition.
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Origin. Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tribe name: Bateke
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 25 cm
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h; open
This mask is a traditional Teké art object, characteristic of the region located between the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Structure and form:
It is a carved wooden mask with an oval and slightly concave shape.
Scarification motifs:
The most striking feature is the presence of fine parallel and oblique incisions running across the cheeks, reminiscent of the traditional ritual scarifications of the Teké peoples.
Facial treatment:
The eyes are represented as horizontal slits, almost closed, under pronounced brow ridges. The nose is carved with precision, and the mouth, also a slit, reveals stylized teeth.
Details:
The top of the mask is adorned with small decorative elements, possibly nails or remnants of fibers, emphasizing the contour of the face.
Display:
The object is mounted on a sober black pedestal, typical of a museum display or a primitive art collection, which allows the three-dimensional silhouette to be appreciated.
These masks were traditionally used during ritual ceremonies, notably those related to initiatory societies or agricultural rites, where they played an important symbolic role.
Origin. Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tribe name: Bateke
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 25 cm
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h; open
This mask is a traditional Teké art object, characteristic of the region located between the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Structure and form:
It is a carved wooden mask with an oval and slightly concave shape.
Scarification motifs:
The most striking feature is the presence of fine parallel and oblique incisions running across the cheeks, reminiscent of the traditional ritual scarifications of the Teké peoples.
Facial treatment:
The eyes are represented as horizontal slits, almost closed, under pronounced brow ridges. The nose is carved with precision, and the mouth, also a slit, reveals stylized teeth.
Details:
The top of the mask is adorned with small decorative elements, possibly nails or remnants of fibers, emphasizing the contour of the face.
Display:
The object is mounted on a sober black pedestal, typical of a museum display or a primitive art collection, which allows the three-dimensional silhouette to be appreciated.
These masks were traditionally used during ritual ceremonies, notably those related to initiatory societies or agricultural rites, where they played an important symbolic role.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Teké mask
Width
25 cm
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