Mask - Ngbandi - DR Congo

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€ 11
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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 400 - € 450
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€11

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A 38 cm Ngbandi mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century and from a private collection, with a notched nasal ridge and an extruded mouth carved with teeth.

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Very expressive mask with a crenellated nasal ridge and an extruded mouth cut with teeth. Features worthy of Cubism!

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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A trusted seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate virtually at 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, estates and dispersions of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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Very expressive mask with a crenellated nasal ridge and an extruded mouth cut with teeth. Features worthy of Cubism!

Introduction to our expertise house

Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A trusted seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate virtually at 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, estates and dispersions of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.

Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Ngbandi
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
38 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
1542
Objects sold
95.42%
Private

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