Mask - Pende - DR Congo
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Pende mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of Pende culture, provenance Private collection, dating to the mid-20th century, 26 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, authenticity Original, condition fair, sold without stand.
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Description from the seller
Pende mask, very atypical and expressive.
It cannot be classified into any clearly defined type and thus serves as an exception that could delight lovers of surprising pieces and stand out from the corpus of Pende art.
Age- and use-related wear, visible restoration.
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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly support 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 many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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Pende mask, very atypical and expressive.
It cannot be classified into any clearly defined type and thus serves as an exception that could delight lovers of surprising pieces and stand out from the corpus of Pende art.
Age- and use-related wear, visible restoration.
Presentation of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly support 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 many sales 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
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
26 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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