Kakongo mask. - Metoko. - DR Congo

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Kakongo mask from the Metoko people, carved in wood and dating to the mid-20th century, with provenance from a private collection, measuring 26 cm high, 18 cm wide and 9 cm deep, weighing 352 g, authentic/original and in good condition, sold without a stand.

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Metoko polychrome mask named Kakongo. These masks are used during rituals related to divination.
Note the tubular eyes characteristic of the Metoko.

Height 26 cm X width 18 cm X depth 9 cm Weight 352 g

Shipped via recommended Colissimo.

Metoko polychrome mask named Kakongo. These masks are used during rituals related to divination.
Note the tubular eyes characteristic of the Metoko.

Height 26 cm X width 18 cm X depth 9 cm Weight 352 g

Shipped via recommended Colissimo.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Metoko.
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Kakongo mask.
Height
26 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
352 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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