Mask - Bembe - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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A wooden zoomorphic mask from the Bembe people of the DR Congo, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 30 cm high, 19 cm wide and 11 cm deep, weighing 700 g, in good condition and sold without a stand.
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Beautiful zoomorphic mask from the BEMBE tribe, former Belgian Congo. This type of mask were worn during the initiation proces.
In Bwami society during circumcision ceremonies, flat face masks are worn, showing typically enlarged concave orbits and a triangular nose. Good condition with a nice aged patina.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Beautiful zoomorphic mask from the BEMBE tribe, former Belgian Congo. This type of mask were worn during the initiation proces.
In Bwami society during circumcision ceremonies, flat face masks are worn, showing typically enlarged concave orbits and a triangular nose. Good condition with a nice aged patina.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Bembe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
700 g
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