Dance mask - Chokwe - Congo
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Chokwe wooden mask with a full headdress from Congo, provenance Belgian private collection, sold with stand and a certificate of authenticity, measuring 28 by 20 cm and dated to the 1930s–1950s, in good condition with age-related wear and stains.
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful Chokwe wooden mask carved with a full headdress
Provenance: private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
With a custom-made pedestal
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful Chokwe wooden mask carved with a full headdress
Provenance: private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
With a custom-made pedestal
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
plant fibers, Metal, Textile, Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Chokwe
Height
28 cm
Width
20 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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