Mask - Makondé - Tanzania
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Makonde mask from Tanzania, mid‑20th century, provenance private collection; original and in excellent condition, carved hardwood with a dark patina, 31 cm high, 1 cm deep and 1 cm wide.
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Description from the seller
Rare, highly expressive mask from the Makonde country. Tanzanian masks are less common than those from Congo.
Hardwood, dark patina.
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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and 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.
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Rare, highly expressive mask from the Makonde country. Tanzanian masks are less common than those from Congo.
Hardwood, dark patina.
Overview of our appraisal and sales house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and 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
Ethnic group/ culture
Makondé
Country of Origin
Tanzania
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
31 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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