Mask - Chokwe - Congo - Beautiful Ngungu Birdmask

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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  € 600 - € 700
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Description from the seller

Fine Ngungu Birdmask of the Chokwe people who are living in Angola/Congo.
Ex collection of Alain Bruno, a French collector.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

Material:
wood, fibres, raffia, textile.

Lower part of the beak is movable.
A fine piece of art.



Fine Ngungu Birdmask of the Chokwe people who are living in Angola/Congo.
Ex collection of Alain Bruno, a French collector.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

Material:
wood, fibres, raffia, textile.

Lower part of the beak is movable.
A fine piece of art.



Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Chokwe
Height
24 cm
Width
9 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
550 g
Estimated period
1960-1970
Title additional information
Beautiful Ngungu Birdmask
Sold by
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Objects sold
85.71%
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