Buffalo mask kiyunde - Tabwa - DR Congo
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Masque buffle kiyunde, a Tabwa wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 50 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 25 cm high, weighing 1.3 kg, in État correct condition, from a private collection with no stand included.
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Masque Buffle Kiyundé, Tabwa de grande taille
Les cornes a été recollée de façon indigéne
Marques d'usures importantes
Origine : collectionneur belge
Propriétaire actuel ; Monsieur Viot Jean Louis collectionneur privé français.
" Une facture et un certificat de l'objet sera fourni sur demande
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateMasque Buffle Kiyundé, Tabwa de grande taille
Les cornes a été recollée de façon indigéne
Marques d'usures importantes
Origine : collectionneur belge
Propriétaire actuel ; Monsieur Viot Jean Louis collectionneur privé français.
" Une facture et un certificat de l'objet sera fourni sur demande
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Tabwa
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Buffalo mask kiyunde
Height
25 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
1.3 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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