Julien Gauthier

West and East African Art Auction

. Despite its appearance, this Bateke/Tsaye mask shows no signs of aging or use and was probably made to be sold.

A custom stand is included.

These flat, round, and abstract masks are adorned with symbols of Tsaye beliefs. Used in the Kidumu rituals, the male association, the masks express their social and religious values.

 . Malgré son apparence, ce masque Bateke/Tsaye ne montre aucune trace d'âge ou d'utilisation et a probablement été fabriqué pour être vendu .

Le support personnalisé est inclus.

Ces masques plats, ronds et abstraits sont ornés de symboles des croyances Tsaye. Utilisés dans les rituels du Kidumu, l'association masculine, les masques expriment leurs valeurs sociales et religieuses.

Magnificent mask - true - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

2000-2010 - Wood - Fair condition

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Magnifique masque, a wooden reproduction of a Bateke/Tsaye mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked to the kwele culture, dating to 2000–2010, with dimensions 38 cm by 27 cm by 10 cm and a weight of 1 kg, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire.

Magnificent mask - true - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Magnifique masque, a wooden reproduction of a Bateke/Tsaye mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked to the kwele culture, dating to 2000–2010, with dimensions 38 cm by 27 cm by 10 cm and a weight of 1 kg, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire.

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