Mask Pwoom Itok - Kuba - DR Congo
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Masque Pwoom Itok from the Kuba people, République démocratique du Congo, provenance Collection privée; measures 28 cm high, 1 cm wide, 1 cm deep, weight 1 g, excellent condition.
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Fine example of a Pwoom Itok mask from the Kuba kingdom.
One sees the protruding conical eyes and numerous motifs that characterize the Kuba artistic corpus in general.
Remarkably here, the headdress is still present, which is not common here. In general, over time the headdresses deteriorated and were discarded.
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Fine example of a Pwoom Itok mask from the Kuba kingdom.
One sees the protruding conical eyes and numerous motifs that characterize the Kuba artistic corpus in general.
Remarkably here, the headdress is still present, which is not common here. In general, over time the headdresses deteriorated and were discarded.
Overview of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
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 Pwoom Itok
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
28 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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