Dance mask - Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Small Songye mask carved from a calabash, Congo, dating to circa 1940–1950, 16 cm high by 14 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, sold with a stand and an authenticity certificate, provenance: private French collection.
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Very beautiful and rare small Songye mask carved from a calabash
Provenance: French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with pedestal
Piece with collection reference (see photos)
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 and rare small Songye mask carved from a calabash
Provenance: French private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with pedestal
Piece with collection reference (see photos)
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
calabash
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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